US Bridges

Weston Parkway E over Black Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · .5MI.W.JCT.HARRISON Ave. · Structure no. 000000001830641

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weston Parkway E over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Weston Parkway E over Black Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWeston Parkway E
CrossesBlack Creek
Location.5MI.W.JCT.HARRISON Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.83009, -78.78577
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2019)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Weston Parkway E over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weston Parkway E over Black 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 Weston Parkway E over Black Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Weston Parkway E over Black Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Weston Parkway E over Black Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.