NC98 over Laurel Creek
FairDurham County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1805 · Structure no. 000000000630121
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC98 over Laurel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC98 over Laurel 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 6 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC98 over Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC98 over Laurel 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 Laurel Creek carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC98 over Laurel Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns NC98 over Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.