NC55 over Ellerbe Creek
FairDurham County, North Carolina · 200 FT.W.JCT.I-85&NC55 · Structure no. 000000000630124
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 67 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC55 over Ellerbe Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC55 over Ellerbe Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long.
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC55 over Ellerbe Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC55 over Ellerbe 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does NC55 over Ellerbe Creek carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC55 over Ellerbe Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).
Who owns NC55 over Ellerbe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.