US Bridges

Group Camp over Sycamore Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi.S. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000001831069

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Group Camp over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Group Camp over Sycamore Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGroup Camp
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location2.0 Mi.S. Jct. US70
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates35.86846, -78.75838
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Group Camp over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Group Camp over Sycamore 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Group Camp over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Group Camp over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Group Camp over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.