US Bridges

Pullen Road over SR1012

FairPosted for load

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI N JCT SR4746 · Structure no. 000000001830533

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pullen Road over SR1012 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pullen Road over SR1012 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPullen Road
CrossesSR1012
Location0.4 MI N JCT SR4746
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77944, -78.66744
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2021)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pullen Road over SR1012 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pullen Road over SR1012 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pullen Road over SR1012 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pullen Road over SR1012?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pullen Road over SR1012?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.