SR2053 over Smiths Creek
FairWake County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI S.Jct NC98 · Structure no. 000000001830140
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2053 over Smiths Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2053 over Smiths Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR2053 over Smiths Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2053 over Smiths Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does SR2053 over Smiths Creek carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2053 over Smiths Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns SR2053 over Smiths Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.