US Bridges

Greenbrier Rd. over Echo Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N.Jct.Winterlochen · Structure no. 000000001830639

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenbrier Rd. over Echo Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Greenbrier Rd. over Echo Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGreenbrier Rd.
CrossesEcho Creek
Location0.1 MI N.Jct.Winterlochen
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.71382, -78.64534
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2021)
Projected traffic6,800 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenbrier Rd. over Echo Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenbrier Rd. over Echo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Greenbrier Rd. over Echo Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Greenbrier Rd. over Echo Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Greenbrier Rd. over Echo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.