US Bridges

Marco DR over Middle Crk Trib.

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. NC55 · Structure no. 000000001831572

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marco DR over Middle Crk Trib. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Marco DR over Middle Crk Trib. in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMarco DR
CrossesMiddle Crk Trib.
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. NC55
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.71777, -78.84039
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
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 Marco DR over Middle Crk Trib. built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marco DR over Middle Crk Trib. 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 Marco DR over Middle Crk Trib. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Marco DR over Middle Crk Trib.?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Marco DR over Middle Crk Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.