US Bridges

Kennicot Ave over Crabtree Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · .02 MI W JCT Weston Pkwy · Structure no. 000000001831646

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennicot Ave over Crabtree Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Kennicot Ave over Crabtree Creek 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKennicot Ave
CrossesCrabtree Creek
Location.02 MI W JCT Weston Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.8245, -78.80735
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 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 Kennicot Ave over Crabtree Creek built?

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

What condition is Kennicot Ave over Crabtree Creek 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 Kennicot Ave over Crabtree Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kennicot Ave over Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Kennicot Ave over Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.