US Bridges

Fayetteville St. over Rocky Branch

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi.S.Jct Levister Ct · Structure no. 000000001830335

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fayetteville St. over Rocky Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fayetteville St. over Rocky Branch in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFayetteville St.
CrossesRocky Branch
Location0.01 Mi.S.Jct Levister Ct
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.76579, -78.64298
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,000 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 Fayetteville St. over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fayetteville St. over Rocky Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Fayetteville St. over Rocky Branch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fayetteville St. over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Fayetteville St. over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.