NC540 over Kit Creek
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.E. JCT NC55 · Structure no. 000000001831072
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC540 over Kit Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC540 over Kit 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 46,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC540 over Kit Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC540 over Kit 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does NC540 over Kit Creek carry?
About 46,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC540 over Kit Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC540 over Kit Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.