US Bridges

SR1387 over NC540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1.MI.N.JCT.NC540 · Structure no. 000000001831540

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1387 over NC540 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1387 over NC540 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2040. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1387
CrossesNC540
Location0.1.MI.N.JCT.NC540
RouteState Highway 1387
Coordinates35.67629, -78.75513
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2015)
Projected traffic16,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1387 over NC540 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1387 over NC540 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1387 over NC540 carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1387 over NC540?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR1387 over NC540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.