US Bridges

SR1375 over Lake Wheeler Spillway

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR5411 · Structure no. 000000001830471

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1375 over Lake Wheeler Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1375 over Lake Wheeler Spillway in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesSR1375
CrossesLake Wheeler Spillway
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR5411
RouteState Highway 1375
Coordinates35.69427, -78.69336
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2017)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1375 over Lake Wheeler Spillway built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1375 over Lake Wheeler Spillway 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR1375 over Lake Wheeler Spillway carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1375 over Lake Wheeler Spillway?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR1375 over Lake Wheeler Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.