US Bridges

Dunleigh Drive over Trib.Michaels Branch

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · .3MI.S.JCT.UNIVERSITY Dr. · Structure no. 000000000010426

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunleigh Drive over Trib.Michaels Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dunleigh Drive over Trib.Michaels Branch in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDunleigh Drive
CrossesTrib.Michaels Branch
Location.3MI.S.JCT.UNIVERSITY Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.07341, -79.53208
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2008)
Projected traffic300 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

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 Dunleigh Drive over Trib.Michaels Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunleigh Drive over Trib.Michaels Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dunleigh Drive over Trib.Michaels Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dunleigh Drive over Trib.Michaels Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Dunleigh Drive over Trib.Michaels Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.