SR1811 over Chunky Pipe Creek
PoorDurham County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI S JCT SR1813 · Structure no. 000000000630079
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1811 over Chunky Pipe Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1811 over Chunky Pipe 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1811 over Chunky Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1811 over Chunky Pipe Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1811 over Chunky Pipe Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1811 over Chunky Pipe Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).
Who owns SR1811 over Chunky Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.