US Bridges

SR1011 over NC540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · .1MI. E. of SR1163 · Structure no. 000000001831285

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1011 over NC540 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1011 over NC540 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesSR1011
CrossesNC540
Location.1MI. E. of SR1163
RouteState Highway 1011
Coordinates35.70906, -78.87997
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2015)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1011 over NC540 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1011 over NC540 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR1011 over NC540 carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1011 over NC540?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR1011 over NC540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.