US Bridges

NC98 over Lick Creek

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 2.4 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1807 · Structure no. 000000000630095

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC98 over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC98 over Lick 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC98
CrossesLick Creek
Location2.4 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1807
RouteState Highway 98
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.9808, -78.73809
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2021)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC98 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC98 over Lick 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NC98 over Lick Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC98 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns NC98 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.