US Bridges

Sellona Street over Brier Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 250 S. Jct. SR1644 · Structure no. 000000001831459

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sellona Street over Brier Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sellona Street over Brier 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSellona Street
CrossesBrier Creek
Location250 S. Jct. SR1644
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.90093, -78.80888
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 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 Sellona Street over Brier Creek built?

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

What condition is Sellona Street over Brier 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 Sellona Street over Brier Creek carry?

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

How long is Sellona Street over Brier Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sellona Street over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.