US Bridges

North Hills Drive over Mine Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. Lynn Rd. · Structure no. 000000001831455

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Hills Drive over Mine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying North Hills Drive over Mine 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Hills Drive
CrossesMine Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. Lynn Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.86661, -78.65437
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2017)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 North Hills Drive over Mine Creek built?

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

What condition is North Hills Drive over Mine 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does North Hills Drive over Mine Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North Hills Drive over Mine Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns North Hills Drive over Mine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.