US Bridges

Progress Blvd. over Loves Creek

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI S of JCT US64 · Structure no. 000000000370517

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Progress Blvd. over Loves Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Progress Blvd. over Loves Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesProgress Blvd.
CrossesLoves Creek
Location0.2 MI S of JCT US64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChatham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.73226, -79.42459
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
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

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 Progress Blvd. over Loves Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Progress Blvd. over Loves 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 Progress Blvd. over Loves Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Progress Blvd. over Loves Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Progress Blvd. over Loves Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.