NC751 over Third Fork Creek
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI.N.JCT.NC54 · Structure no. 000000000630062
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC751 over Third Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC751 over Third Fork Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC751 over Third Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC751 over Third Fork Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NC751 over Third Fork Creek carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC751 over Third Fork Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns NC751 over Third Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.