US Bridges

SR1564 over Southern RR

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR4363 · Structure no. 000000001830245

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1564 over Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1564 over Southern RR in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,400 by 2040. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1564
CrossesSouthern RR
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR4363
RouteState Highway 1564
Coordinates35.76638, -78.63911
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2022)
Projected traffic19,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1564 over Southern RR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1564 over Southern RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1564 over Southern RR carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1564 over Southern RR?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR1564 over Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.