NC54 over Third Fork Creek
FairDurham County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI E JCT NC751 · Structure no. 000000000630046
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC54 over Third Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC54 over Third Fork Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC54 over Third Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC54 over Third Fork 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does NC54 over Third Fork Creek carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC54 over Third Fork Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC54 over Third Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.