US Bridges

SR2812 over Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.W.JCT.NC50 · Structure no. 000000001830683

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2812 over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2812 over Creek 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2812
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 MI.W.JCT.NC50
RouteState Highway 2812
Coordinates35.68573, -78.62432
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2019)
Projected traffic37,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2812 over Creek 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 Creek carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2812 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR2812 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.