US Bridges

NC98BUS. over Richland Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. of SR2110 · Structure no. 000000001830977

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC98BUS. over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC98BUS. over Richland Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC98BUS.
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W. of SR2110
RouteState Highway 98
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.97823, -78.52382
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2019)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NC98BUS. over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC98BUS. over Richland 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NC98BUS. over Richland Creek carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC98BUS. over Richland Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NC98BUS. over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.