US Bridges

SR1301 over Middle Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. NC55 · Structure no. 000000001830372

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1301 over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1301 over Middle Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1301
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. NC55
RouteState Highway 1301
Coordinates35.67958, -78.82413
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2019)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1301 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1301 over Middle Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1301 over Middle Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1301 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1301 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.