US Bridges

SR1644 over I540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR3109 · Structure no. 000000001830761

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1644 over I540 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1644 over I540 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1644
CrossesI540
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR3109
RouteState Highway 1644
Coordinates35.89448, -78.80314
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1994)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1644 over I540 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1644 over I540 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 SR1644 over I540 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1644 over I540?

The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR1644 over I540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.