US Bridges

Lochmere Drive over Lochmere Lake Spillway

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.E.JCT.HEARTWOOD Dr. · Structure no. 000000001830621

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lochmere Drive over Lochmere Lake Spillway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lochmere Drive over Lochmere Lake Spillway in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLochmere Drive
CrossesLochmere Lake Spillway
Location0.1MI.E.JCT.HEARTWOOD Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.72642, -78.76469
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2015)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Lochmere Drive over Lochmere Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lochmere Drive over Lochmere Lake Spillway 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 Lochmere Drive over Lochmere Lake Spillway carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lochmere Drive over Lochmere Lake Spillway?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Lochmere Drive over Lochmere Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.