US Bridges

SR1012 over South Saunders St.

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Boylan Ave. · Structure no. 000000001830770

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1012 over South Saunders St. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1012 over South Saunders St. 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 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1012
CrossesSouth Saunders St.
Location0.3 Mi. E. Boylan Ave.
RouteState Highway 1012
Coordinates35.77038, -78.64818
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,250 (2021)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1012 over South Saunders St. built?

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

What condition is SR1012 over South Saunders St. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1012 over South Saunders St. carry?

About 12,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1012 over South Saunders St.?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR1012 over South Saunders St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.