US Bridges

Louis Stevens Dr. over Hatchet Grove Tributary

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · .2MI.S.JCT.MORRISVILLE Pw · Structure no. 000000001831317

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louis Stevens Dr. over Hatchet Grove Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Louis Stevens 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLouis Stevens Dr.
CrossesHatchet Grove Tributary
Location.2MI.S.JCT.MORRISVILLE Pw
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.81087, -78.86358
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2015)
Projected traffic15,400 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 Louis Stevens Dr. over Hatchet Grove Tributary built?

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

What condition is Louis Stevens 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 Louis Stevens Dr. over Hatchet Grove Tributary carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Louis Stevens Dr. over Hatchet Grove Tributary?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Louis Stevens Dr. over Hatchet Grove Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.