US Bridges

S. Saunders St. over Rocky Branch

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 50FT. N. Jct. SR1375 · Structure no. 000000001831633

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Saunders St. over Rocky Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S. Saunders St. over Rocky Branch in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesS. Saunders St.
CrossesRocky Branch
Location50FT. N. Jct. SR1375
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.76982, -78.64832
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2021)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 S. Saunders St. over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Saunders St. over Rocky 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 S. Saunders St. over Rocky Branch carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S. Saunders St. over Rocky Branch?

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

Who owns S. Saunders St. over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.