NC98 over Richland Creek
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.15 MI E JCT US1 · Structure no. 000000001831084
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 399 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC98 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC98 over Richland Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 NC98 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC98 over Richland 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NC98 over Richland Creek carry?
About 31,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC98 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns NC98 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.