US Bridges

Glasgow RD over Swift Creek Tributary

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.E.Edinburgh Rd. · Structure no. 000000001830327

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glasgow RD over Swift Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Glasgow RD over Swift Creek Tributary in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGlasgow RD
CrossesSwift Creek Tributary
Location0.2 Mi.E.Edinburgh Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.74193, -78.79493
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1991)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glasgow RD over Swift Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glasgow RD over Swift Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Glasgow RD over Swift Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Glasgow RD over Swift Creek Tributary?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Glasgow RD over Swift Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.