US Bridges

SR2812 over Reedy Branch

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.6MI.W.JCT.SR2710 · Structure no. 000000001830670

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2812 over Reedy Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2812 over Reedy 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2812
CrossesReedy Branch
Location0.6MI.W.JCT.SR2710
RouteState Highway 2812
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.68689, -78.63082
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2021)
Projected traffic32,000 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 Reedy Branch built?

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

What condition is SR2812 over Reedy Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2812 over Reedy Branch carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2812 over Reedy Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR2812 over Reedy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.