US Bridges

SR2026 over Wildcat Branch

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. I-40 · Structure no. 000000001830575

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2026 over Wildcat Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2026 over Wildcat Branch in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,700 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long.

CarriesSR2026
CrossesWildcat Branch
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. I-40
RouteState Highway 2026
Coordinates35.74433, -78.63969
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2021)
Projected traffic38,700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
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 SR2026 over Wildcat Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2026 over Wildcat Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR2026 over Wildcat Branch carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2026 over Wildcat Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR2026 over Wildcat Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.