Morningside Drive over Dry Creek
FairAlamance County, North Carolina · .03 Mi.E.Jct.Oakdale Ct. · Structure no. 000000000010345
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1998 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morningside Drive over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Morningside Drive over Dry Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morningside Drive over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morningside Drive over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Morningside Drive over Dry Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Morningside Drive over Dry Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Morningside Drive over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.