US Bridges

Winthrop DR over Nacho Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.S.JCT.RAY Road · Structure no. 000000001831341

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winthrop DR over Nacho Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Winthrop DR over Nacho Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWinthrop DR
CrossesNacho Creek
Location0.3MI.S.JCT.RAY Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.86737, -78.69136
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2005)
Projected traffic3,000 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 Winthrop DR over Nacho Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winthrop DR over Nacho Creek 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 Winthrop DR over Nacho Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Winthrop DR over Nacho Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Winthrop DR over Nacho Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.