Shelley Road over Mine Creek
PoorWake County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.W.North Hills Dr. · Structure no. 000000001830378
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shelley Road over Mine Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Shelley Road over Mine Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shelley Road over Mine Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shelley Road over Mine Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Shelley Road over Mine Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Shelley Road over Mine Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Shelley Road over Mine Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.