US Bridges

Weston Parkway over Crabtree Creek Tributary

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.25MI.W.JCT.EVANS RD · Structure no. 000000001830737

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weston Parkway over Crabtree Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Weston Parkway over Crabtree Creek Tributary in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWeston Parkway
CrossesCrabtree Creek Tributary
Location0.25MI.W.JCT.EVANS RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.82284, -78.80697
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length35 ft (10.6 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 traffic17,500 (2019)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Weston Parkway over Crabtree Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weston Parkway over Crabtree Creek Tributary 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 over Crabtree Creek Tributary carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Weston Parkway over Crabtree Creek Tributary?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Weston Parkway over Crabtree Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.