US Bridges

SR1642 over Little Brier Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.8MI E JCT SR1789 · Structure no. 000000001830328

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1642 over Little Brier Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1642 over Little Brier Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 5 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1642
CrossesLittle Brier Creek
Location0.8MI E JCT SR1789
RouteState Highway 1642
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.88192, -78.80189
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (1993)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1642 over Little Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1642 over Little Brier Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1642 over Little Brier Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1642 over Little Brier Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR1642 over Little Brier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.