US Bridges

SR2502 over Marks Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. E. JCT SR2500 · Structure no. 000000001831626

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2502 over Marks Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2502 over Marks Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2502
CrossesMarks Creek
Location1.1 Mi. E. JCT SR2500
RouteState Highway 2502
Coordinates35.78186, -78.4385
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2502 over Marks Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2502 over Marks 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR2502 over Marks Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2502 over Marks Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns SR2502 over Marks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.