US Bridges

Keybridge Drive over Perennial Stream

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. NC54 · Structure no. 000000001831339

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keybridge Drive over Perennial Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Keybridge Drive over Perennial Stream in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKeybridge Drive
CrossesPerennial Stream
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. NC54
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.82114, -78.8166
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic900 (2010)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 Keybridge Drive over Perennial Stream built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keybridge Drive over Perennial Stream 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 Keybridge Drive over Perennial Stream carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Keybridge Drive over Perennial Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Keybridge Drive over Perennial Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.