US Bridges

Cary Glen Blvd. over Panther Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.S.Jct.Greenlevel R · Structure no. 000000001831104

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cary Glen Blvd. over Panther Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cary Glen Blvd. over Panther 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCary Glen Blvd.
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.3 Mi.S.Jct.Greenlevel R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.81673, -78.90574
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 Cary Glen Blvd. over Panther Creek built?

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

What condition is Cary Glen Blvd. over Panther 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cary Glen Blvd. over Panther Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cary Glen Blvd. over Panther Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cary Glen Blvd. over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.