SR2224 over Wake Crossroads Lake
PoorWake County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.E.JCT.SR2227 · Structure no. 000000001830152
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2224 over Wake Crossroads Lake is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR2224 over Wake Crossroads Lake 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.
It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR2224 over Wake Crossroads Lake built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2224 over Wake Crossroads Lake 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR2224 over Wake Crossroads Lake carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2224 over Wake Crossroads Lake?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR2224 over Wake Crossroads Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.