I-540 over Rocky Branch
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.25MI. E. of SR1152 · Structure no. 000000001831563
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-540 over Rocky Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-540 over Rocky Branch 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 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-540 over Rocky Branch built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-540 over Rocky Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-540 over Rocky Branch carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-540 over Rocky Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-540 over Rocky Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.