US Bridges

Apex Peakway over Big Branch

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI W. Jct. SR1153 · Structure no. 000000001831479

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apex Peakway over Big Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Apex Peakway over Big Branch in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesApex Peakway
CrossesBig Branch
Location0.2 MI W. Jct. SR1153
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.71505, -78.86312
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2021)
Projected traffic7,000 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 Apex Peakway over Big Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apex Peakway over Big Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Apex Peakway over Big Branch carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Apex Peakway over Big Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns Apex Peakway over Big Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.