US Bridges

SR1945 over Northeast Creek

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI N. JCT NC54 · Structure no. 000000000630094

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1945 over Northeast Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1945 over Northeast Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1945
CrossesNortheast Creek
Location0.6 MI N. JCT NC54
RouteState Highway 1945
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.91026, -78.88881
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2019)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1945 over Northeast 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR1945 over Northeast Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1945 over Northeast Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR1945 over Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.