US Bridges

Ingram Drive over March Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.SE.JCT.BRENTWOOD RD · Structure no. 000000001831350

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ingram Drive over March Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Ingram Drive over March Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIngram Drive
CrossesMarch Creek
Location0.1MI.SE.JCT.BRENTWOOD RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.83096, -78.59865
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic200 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ingram Drive over March Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ingram Drive over March 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ingram Drive over March Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ingram Drive over March Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ingram Drive over March Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.