US Bridges

SR2739 over Middle Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI North JCT NC42 · Structure no. 000000001830274

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2739 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2739 over Middle Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2739
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.6 MI North JCT NC42
RouteState Highway 2739
Coordinates35.59164, -78.66719
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2015)
Projected traffic1,420 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 SR2739 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2739 over Middle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR2739 over Middle Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2739 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2739 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.