US Bridges

SR2742 over Black Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI S JCT NC42 · Structure no. 000000001830275

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2742 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2742 over Black Creek 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2742
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.3 MI S JCT NC42
RouteState Highway 2742
Coordinates35.56672, -78.675
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2742 over Black Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2742 over Black 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR2742 over Black Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2742 over Black Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2742 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.