New Falls of Neuse over Richland Creek
GoodWake County, North Carolina · .2MI.W.JCT.COMMON Oaks DR · Structure no. 000000001831347
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Falls of Neuse over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying New Falls of Neuse over Richland Creek 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Falls of Neuse over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Falls of Neuse over Richland 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 New Falls of Neuse over Richland Creek carry?
About 24,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is New Falls of Neuse over Richland Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns New Falls of Neuse over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.