US Bridges

Oakland Drive over Coble Creek

Fair

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N.Jct.Colonial Dr. · Structure no. 000000000010359

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland Drive over Coble Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Oakland Drive over Coble Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOakland Drive
CrossesCoble Creek
Location0.1 Mi.N.Jct.Colonial Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlamance County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08633, -79.4787
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Oakland Drive over Coble Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakland Drive over Coble 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 Oakland Drive over Coble Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Oakland Drive over Coble Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Oakland Drive over Coble Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.