US Bridges

SR2049 over Hodges Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wake County, North Carolina · .18 MI.N.SR2958 · Structure no. 000000001830006

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2049 over Hodges Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR2049 over Hodges Mill Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2049
CrossesHodges Mill Creek
Location.18 MI.N.SR2958
RouteState Highway 2049
Coordinates35.85614, -78.51281
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2021)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2049 over Hodges Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2049 over Hodges Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR2049 over Hodges Mill Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2049 over Hodges Mill Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR2049 over Hodges Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.