US Bridges

I540 over Perry Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · .6 Mi. E. of SR2012 · Structure no. 000000001831008

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I540 over Perry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I540 over Perry Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 65,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI540
CrossesPerry Creek
Location.6 Mi. E. of SR2012
RouteInterstate 540
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.88844, -78.59296
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,500 (2020)
Projected traffic131,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I540 over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I540 over Perry 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I540 over Perry Creek carry?

About 65,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I540 over Perry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns I540 over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.