SR2026 over Walnut Creek
FairWake County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.N.JCT.I40 · Structure no. 000000001830307
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2026 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2026 over Walnut Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2026 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2026 over Walnut 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR2026 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2026 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns SR2026 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.