SR2542 over Big Branch
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.E.JCT.SR2547 · Structure no. 000000001830036
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2542 over Big Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2542 over Big Branch in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2542 over Big Branch built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2542 over Big Branch 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR2542 over Big Branch carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2542 over Big Branch?
The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns SR2542 over Big Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.