I540 over Little Briar Crk.
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.68 MI.W.JCT.SR1644 · Structure no. 000000001830693
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I540 over Little Briar Crk. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I540 over Little Briar Crk. in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 85,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 170,000 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I540 over Little Briar Crk. built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is I540 over Little Briar Crk. 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I540 over Little Briar Crk. carry?
About 85,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I540 over Little Briar Crk.?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns I540 over Little Briar Crk.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.