FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NEW FALLS OF NEUSE

Carrying NEW FALLS OF NEUSE over RICHLAND CREEK

.2MI.W.JCT.COMMON OAKS DR, Wake, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NEW FALLS OF NEUSE

The NEW FALLS OF NEUSE bridge in Wake, North Carolina carries NEW FALLS OF NEUSE over RICHLAND CREEK. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 41.1 meters (135 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NEW FALLS OF NEUSE compares

▼ 13.4
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of North Carolina bridges
760
Bridges in Wake · 35 in Poor condition
NEW FALLS OF NEUSE 30.8 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
41.1 m (135 ft)
Deck Width
10.9 m (36 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
22,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001831347

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NEW FALLS OF NEUSE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare NEW FALLS OF NEUSE against other structures in Wake and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for NEW FALLS OF NEUSE?

NEW FALLS OF NEUSE in Wake, North Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NEW FALLS OF NEUSE inspected?

NEW FALLS OF NEUSE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 22,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NEW FALLS OF NEUSE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NEW FALLS OF NEUSE?

NEW FALLS OF NEUSE has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NEW FALLS OF NEUSE?

NEW FALLS OF NEUSE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NEW FALLS OF NEUSE and does age affect safety?

NEW FALLS OF NEUSE was built in 2010, making it 16 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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