US Bridges

SR3592 over Lower Barton Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI S JCT Kinsdale RD · Structure no. 000000001831658

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3592 over Lower Barton Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR3592 over Lower Barton Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3592
CrossesLower Barton Creek
Location0.3 MI S JCT Kinsdale RD
RouteState Highway 3592
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.93235, -78.67352
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3592 over Lower Barton Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3592 over Lower Barton 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR3592 over Lower Barton Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR3592 over Lower Barton Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR3592 over Lower Barton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.