US Bridges

I-540W.TOLL over Br of Middle Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.15 MI E JCT SR1386 · Structure no. 000000001831542

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-540W.TOLL over Br of Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I-540W.TOLL over Br of Middle Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 15,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-540W.TOLL
CrossesBr of Middle Creek
Location0.15 MI E JCT SR1386
RouteState Highway 540
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.67408, -78.74134
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,750 (2021)
Projected traffic31,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-540W.TOLL over Br of Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-540W.TOLL over Br of Middle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-540W.TOLL over Br of Middle Creek carry?

About 15,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-540W.TOLL over Br of Middle Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-540W.TOLL over Br of Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.