US Bridges

Rose Lane over Walnut Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi.S.Jct.Poole Rd. · Structure no. 000000001830495

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Lane over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rose Lane over Walnut Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRose Lane
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.9 Mi.S.Jct.Poole Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.76028, -78.60008
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1991)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Rose Lane over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose Lane over Walnut 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rose Lane over Walnut Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rose Lane over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Lane over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.