Cary Parkway over Black Creek
GoodWake County, North Carolina · .2MI.E.JCT.NORWELL Blvd. · Structure no. 000000001830675
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 262 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cary Parkway over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cary Parkway over Black Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cary Parkway over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cary Parkway over Black 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 Cary Parkway over Black Creek carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Cary Parkway over Black Creek?
The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Cary Parkway over Black Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.