US Bridges

SR2812 over Buck Branch

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2713 · Structure no. 000000001830669

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2812 over Buck Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2812 over Buck Branch in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2812
CrossesBuck Branch
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2713
RouteState Highway 2812
Coordinates35.69582, -78.63836
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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR2812 over Buck Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2812 over Buck 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR2812 over Buck Branch carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2812 over Buck Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2812 over Buck Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.