US Bridges

SR5220 over Big Branch Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 400 S. Jct. SR2542 · Structure no. 000000001831374

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR5220 over Big Branch Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR5220 over Big Branch Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR5220
CrossesBig Branch Creek
Location400 S. Jct. SR2542
RouteState Highway 5220
Coordinates35.73862, -78.57016
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2018)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR5220 over Big Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR5220 over Big Branch 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR5220 over Big Branch Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR5220 over Big Branch Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR5220 over Big Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.