US Bridges

Wake Forest Road over Pigeon House Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.OLD Louisburg Rd. · Structure no. 000000001830593

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wake Forest Road over Pigeon House Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wake Forest Road over Pigeon House Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWake Forest Road
CrossesPigeon House Creek
Location0.1MI.S.OLD Louisburg Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.8015, -78.62489
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 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 span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2021)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 Wake Forest Road over Pigeon House Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wake Forest Road over Pigeon House Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wake Forest Road over Pigeon House Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wake Forest Road over Pigeon House Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Wake Forest Road over Pigeon House Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.