US Bridges

SR1393 over Basal Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.58 M. S. Jct. SR1152 · Structure no. 000000001830373

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1393 over Basal Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1393 over Basal Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,200 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1393
CrossesBasal Creek
Location1.58 M. S. Jct. SR1152
RouteState Highway 1393
Coordinates35.64231, -78.80199
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2019)
Projected traffic17,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1393 over Basal Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1393 over Basal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1393 over Basal Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1393 over Basal Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR1393 over Basal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.