US Bridges

SR5083 over S. Lake Br.

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI W JCT SR1387 · Structure no. 000000001831653

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR5083 over S. Lake Br. is a steel culvert carrying SR5083 over S. Lake Br. 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR5083
CrossesS. Lake Br.
Location0.4 MI W JCT SR1387
RouteState Highway 5083
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.67172, -78.76411
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 SR5083 over S. Lake Br. built?

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

What condition is SR5083 over S. Lake Br. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR5083 over S. Lake Br. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR5083 over S. Lake Br.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR5083 over S. Lake Br.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.