Nc 540 N over Nancy Branch
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI N JCT SR3127 · Structure no. 000000001831310
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Nc 540 N over Nancy Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nc 540 N over Nancy Branch 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 16,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,500 by 2040. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 63 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nc 540 N over Nancy Branch built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nc 540 N over Nancy Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does Nc 540 N over Nancy Branch carry?
About 16,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Nc 540 N over Nancy Branch?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Nc 540 N over Nancy Branch?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the State Highway Agency.