US Bridges

SR1564 over Walnut Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.85 Mi. S. Jct. SR1007 · Structure no. 000000001831656

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1564 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1564 over Walnut Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,400 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1564
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.85 Mi. S. Jct. SR1007
RouteState Highway 1564
Coordinates35.75698, -78.64068
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2022)
Projected traffic19,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1564 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1564 over Walnut 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1564 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1564 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1564 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.