US Bridges

Gorman Street over Branch of Walnut Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · .03 Mi. N. Jct. Brent Rd. · Structure no. 000000001830632

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gorman Street over Branch of Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gorman Street over Branch of Walnut Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGorman Street
CrossesBranch of Walnut Creek
Location.03 Mi. N. Jct. Brent Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.77283, -78.6931
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic11,000 (2021)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 Gorman Street over Branch of Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gorman Street over Branch of 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Gorman Street over Branch of Walnut Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gorman Street over Branch of Walnut Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Gorman Street over Branch of Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.