US70 US401 NC50 over Branch Walnut Creek
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. I40 · Structure no. 000000001830562
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 US401 NC50 over Branch Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US70 US401 NC50 over Branch Walnut Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70 US401 NC50 over Branch Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70 US401 NC50 over Branch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US70 US401 NC50 over Branch Walnut Creek carry?
About 55,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US70 US401 NC50 over Branch Walnut Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns US70 US401 NC50 over Branch Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.