SR2044 over Smiths Creek
PoorPosted for loadWake County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI.S.US1A · Structure no. 000000001830126
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2044 over Smiths Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR2044 over Smiths Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 SR2044 over Smiths Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2044 over Smiths 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR2044 over Smiths Creek carry?
About 8,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2044 over Smiths Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR2044 over Smiths Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.