US Bridges

SR2053 over Austin Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N SR2054 · Structure no. 000000001830448

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2053 over Austin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2053 over Austin Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2053
CrossesAustin Creek
Location0.1 MI N SR2054
RouteState Highway 2053
Coordinates35.96141, -78.4862
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2017)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2053 over Austin Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2053 over Austin 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR2053 over Austin Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2053 over Austin Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR2053 over Austin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.