US Bridges

SR1002 W over SR3015 Wbl

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.38 MI W. JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000001831331

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 W over SR3015 Wbl is a prestressed concrete segmental box girder carrying SR1002 W over SR3015 Wbl in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1002 W
CrossesSR3015 Wbl
Location1.38 MI W. JCT I-40
RouteState Highway 1002
Coordinates35.86746, -78.80411
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating95.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2021)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1002 W over SR3015 Wbl built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1002 W over SR3015 Wbl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1002 W over SR3015 Wbl carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1002 W over SR3015 Wbl?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR1002 W over SR3015 Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.