US Bridges

Angel Falls Road over Tributary Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · .06 MI N. Dunard Street · Structure no. 000000001831453

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Angel Falls Road over Tributary Creek is a steel culvert carrying Angel Falls Road over Tributary Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAngel Falls Road
CrossesTributary Creek
Location.06 MI N. Dunard Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.94646, -78.55571
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating90.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Angel Falls Road over Tributary Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Angel Falls Road over Tributary 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 Angel Falls Road over Tributary Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Angel Falls Road over Tributary Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Angel Falls Road over Tributary Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.