US Bridges

Crossway Lane over Br. of Middle Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · .1 MI E JCT NC55/NMAIN ST · Structure no. 000000001831485

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crossway Lane over Br. of Middle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Crossway Lane over Br. of Middle Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCrossway Lane
CrossesBr. of Middle Creek
Location.1 MI E JCT NC55/NMAIN ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.66353, -78.83423
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 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 traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic200 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 Crossway Lane over Br. of Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crossway Lane over Br. of Middle 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 Crossway Lane over Br. of Middle Creek carry?

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

How long is Crossway Lane over Br. of Middle Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Crossway Lane over Br. of Middle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.