Pullen Road over Norfork Southern CSX RR
PoorWake County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.N.JCT.WESTERN Blvd · Structure no. 000000001830341
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pullen Road over Norfork Southern CSX RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pullen Road over Norfork Southern CSX RR in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pullen Road over Norfork Southern CSX RR built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pullen Road over Norfork Southern CSX RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Pullen Road over Norfork Southern CSX RR carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Pullen Road over Norfork Southern CSX RR?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Pullen Road over Norfork Southern CSX RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.