US Bridges

SR2770 over Br. of Kenneth Cr.

PoorPosted for load

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.7MI.S. of JCT.SR2767 · Structure no. 000000001830295

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2770 over Br. of Kenneth Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2770 over Br. of Kenneth Cr. in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2770
CrossesBr. of Kenneth Cr.
Location0.7MI.S. of JCT.SR2767
RouteState Highway 2770
Coordinates35.57461, -78.79117
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2015)
Projected traffic3,400 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2770 over Br. of Kenneth Cr. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2770 over Br. of Kenneth Cr. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR2770 over Br. of Kenneth Cr. carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2770 over Br. of Kenneth Cr.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR2770 over Br. of Kenneth Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.