US Bridges

SR2564 over Big Branch Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. of Jct. SR2648 · Structure no. 000000001830246

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2564 over Big Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2564 over Big Branch Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2564
CrossesBig Branch Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. of Jct. SR2648
RouteState Highway 2564
Coordinates35.72792, -78.60035
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2021)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2564 over Big Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2564 over Big Branch Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR2564 over Big Branch Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2564 over Big Branch Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR2564 over Big Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.