US Bridges

Coach Lantern Ave. over Toms Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · .62MI.W.FORESTVILLE Road · Structure no. 000000001831213

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coach Lantern Ave. over Toms Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Coach Lantern Ave. over Toms Creek 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCoach Lantern Ave.
CrossesToms Creek
Location.62MI.W.FORESTVILLE Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.91311, -78.5154
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2008)
Projected traffic1,000 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

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 Coach Lantern Ave. over Toms Creek built?

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

What condition is Coach Lantern Ave. over Toms 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Coach Lantern Ave. over Toms Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Coach Lantern Ave. over Toms Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Coach Lantern Ave. over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.