US401 Sbl over Middle Creek
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.S.JCT.SR2724 · Structure no. 000000001830063
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US401 Sbl over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US401 Sbl over Middle Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US401 Sbl over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US401 Sbl over Middle 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US401 Sbl over Middle Creek carry?
About 14,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US401 Sbl over Middle Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US401 Sbl over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.