US Bridges

SR2684 over Southern Railway

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI E. US70 · Structure no. 000000001830610

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2684 over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2684 over Southern Railway in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2684
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location1.0 MI E. US70
RouteState Highway 2684
Coordinates35.73103, -78.63109
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2019)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2684 over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2684 over Southern Railway 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 SR2684 over Southern Railway carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2684 over Southern Railway?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR2684 over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.