US Bridges

Fenton Street over Pigeon House Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1511 · Structure no. 000000001830546

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fenton Street over Pigeon House Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fenton Street over Pigeon House Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFenton Street
CrossesPigeon House Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1511
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.80295, -78.62033
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 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 traffic15,000 (2007)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Fenton Street over Pigeon House Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fenton Street over Pigeon House 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 Fenton Street over Pigeon House Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fenton Street over Pigeon House Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fenton Street over Pigeon House Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.