SR2697 over Walnut Creek
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. of JCT SR2542 · Structure no. 000000001831352
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 450 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2697 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2697 over Walnut 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2040. The structure is 450 ft (137.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2697 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2697 over Walnut 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR2697 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2697 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 450 ft (137.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR2697 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.