SR2555 over White Oak Creek
PoorPosted for loadWake County, North Carolina · 0.75 MI N JCT US70 · Structure no. 000000001830247
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2555 over White Oak Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2555 over White Oak Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2555 over White Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2555 over White Oak 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR2555 over White Oak Creek carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2555 over White Oak Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR2555 over White Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.