US Bridges

Lake Woodard Drive over Marsh Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.33MI.E.JCT.BRTWOOD Rd. · Structure no. 000000001831458

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Woodard Drive over Marsh Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lake Woodard Drive over Marsh Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLake Woodard Drive
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location0.33MI.E.JCT.BRTWOOD Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.80284, -78.59193
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2012)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Lake Woodard Drive over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Woodard Drive over Marsh 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 Lake Woodard Drive over Marsh Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lake Woodard Drive over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Lake Woodard Drive over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.