US Bridges

SR1152 over Dutchmans Branch

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI N. of JCT SR1010 · Structure no. 000000001830544

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1152 over Dutchmans Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1152 over Dutchmans Branch in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR1152
CrossesDutchmans Branch
Location0.6 MI N. of JCT SR1010
RouteState Highway 1152
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.70041, -78.76826
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1152 over Dutchmans Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1152 over Dutchmans Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1152 over Dutchmans Branch carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1152 over Dutchmans Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1152 over Dutchmans Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.