US Bridges

SR1945 over Burdens Creek

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.5MI. N. of JCT.SR2028 · Structure no. 000000000630096

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1945 over Burdens Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1945 over Burdens Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1945
CrossesBurdens Creek
Location0.5MI. N. of JCT.SR2028
RouteState Highway 1945
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.88965, -78.88479
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2021)
Projected traffic12,800 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1945 over Burdens Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1945 over Burdens 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1945 over Burdens Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1945 over Burdens Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1945 over Burdens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.