US Bridges

Heritage Pines Dr. over Hatchet Grove Tributary

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · .15MI.W.LOUIS Stephens DR · Structure no. 000000001831212

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heritage Pines Dr. over Hatchet Grove Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Heritage Pines Dr. over Hatchet Grove Tributary in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHeritage Pines Dr.
CrossesHatchet Grove Tributary
Location.15MI.W.LOUIS Stephens DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.80897, -78.86453
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2008)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Heritage Pines Dr. over Hatchet Grove Tributary built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heritage Pines Dr. over Hatchet Grove Tributary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Heritage Pines Dr. over Hatchet Grove Tributary carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Heritage Pines Dr. over Hatchet Grove Tributary?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Heritage Pines Dr. over Hatchet Grove Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.