US Bridges

SR1945 over Third Fork Creek

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.13 Mi. S. Jct. NC55 · Structure no. 000000000630093

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1945 over Third Fork Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1945 over Third Fork Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1945
CrossesThird Fork Creek
Location0.13 Mi. S. Jct. NC55
RouteState Highway 1945
Coordinates35.96999, -78.89375
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR1945 over Third Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1945 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 SR1945 over Third Fork Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1945 over Third Fork Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m).

Who owns SR1945 over Third Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.