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NC540 Toll over Reedy Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. North of SR1160 · Structure no. 000000001831498

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC540 Toll over Reedy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC540 Toll over Reedy 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC540 Toll
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.25 Mi. North of SR1160
RouteState Highway 540
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.74036, -78.89174
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 2022
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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic30,500 (2019)
Projected traffic61,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC540 Toll over Reedy Creek built?

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

What condition is NC540 Toll over Reedy 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does NC540 Toll over Reedy Creek carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC540 Toll over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns NC540 Toll over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.