NC50 over Bartons Creek
FairWake County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR3286 · Structure no. 000000001830969
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC50 over Bartons Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC50 over Bartons 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 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC50 over Bartons Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC50 over Bartons 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does NC50 over Bartons Creek carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC50 over Bartons Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns NC50 over Bartons Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.