SR2551 over Walnut Creek
PoorWake County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1007 · Structure no. 000000001830236
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2551 over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2551 over Walnut Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 32 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 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 SR2551 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2551 over Walnut 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR2551 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2551 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR2551 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.