NC540N over Beaver Creek
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1160 · Structure no. 000000001831287
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 874 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
NC540N over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC540N over Beaver Creek 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2040. The structure is 874 ft (266.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC540N over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC540N over Beaver 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does NC540N over Beaver Creek carry?
About 10,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC540N over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 874 ft (266.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns NC540N over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the State Highway Agency.