US Bridges

NC540TOLL over Kitts Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.03 Mi. N. Jct. SR1613 · Structure no. 000000001831063

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC540TOLL over Kitts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC540TOLL over Kitts Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 41,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC540TOLL
CrossesKitts Creek
Location0.03 Mi. N. Jct. SR1613
RouteState Highway 540
Coordinates35.85199, -78.86231
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,500 (2022)
Projected traffic83,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC540TOLL over Kitts Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC540TOLL over Kitts 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NC540TOLL over Kitts Creek carry?

About 41,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC540TOLL over Kitts Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns NC540TOLL over Kitts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.