US Bridges

Proctor Street over Creek

FairPosted for load

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.E.Rock Quarry Rd. · Structure no. 000000001830660

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Proctor Street over Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Proctor Street over Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesProctor Street
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 Mi.E.Rock Quarry Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.75316, -78.60928
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Proctor Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Proctor Street over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Proctor Street over Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Proctor Street over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Proctor Street over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.