US Bridges

Garner Road over Walnut Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.N.JCT.I40 · Structure no. 000000001830466

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garner Road over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Garner Road over Walnut Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGarner Road
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.6 MI.N.JCT.I40
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75753, -78.63134
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2021)
Projected traffic11,000 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 Garner Road over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garner Road over Walnut 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Garner Road over Walnut Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Garner Road over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Garner Road over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.