US Bridges

SR2768 over Neils Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. of Jct. SR2770 · Structure no. 000000001830941

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2768 over Neils Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2768 over Neils Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2768
CrossesNeils Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. of Jct. SR2770
RouteState Highway 2768
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.57331, -78.79078
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic13,000 (2022)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 SR2768 over Neils Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2768 over Neils Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR2768 over Neils Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2768 over Neils Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR2768 over Neils Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.