US Bridges

SR 1386 over Nc 540

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.48.MI.S.JCT.TEN Ten RD · Structure no. 000000001831541

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1386 over Nc 540 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1386 over Nc 540 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 1386
CrossesNc 540
Location0.48.MI.S.JCT.TEN Ten RD
RouteState Highway 1386
Coordinates35.67491, -78.74444
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 SR 1386 over Nc 540 built?

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

What condition is SR 1386 over Nc 540 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 SR 1386 over Nc 540 carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 1386 over Nc 540?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1386 over Nc 540?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.