US Bridges

SR1628 over Kit Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.5MI. E. Jct. NC55 · Structure no. 000000001831648

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1628 over Kit Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1628 over Kit 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1628
CrossesKit Creek
Location0.5MI. E. Jct. NC55
RouteState Highway 1628
Coordinates35.84701, -78.8816
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2021)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 SR1628 over Kit Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1628 over Kit 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1628 over Kit Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1628 over Kit Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR1628 over Kit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.