US Bridges

SR1009 over I40

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR4746 · Structure no. 000000001830290

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
338 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1009 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1009 over I40 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1009
CrossesI40
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR4746
RouteState Highway 1009
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75717, -78.66534
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2021)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1009 over I40 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1009 over I40 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1009 over I40 carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1009 over I40?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR1009 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.