NC147 Nbl over Bacon Street
FairDurham County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.S.JCT.NC55 · Structure no. 000000000630180
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC147 Nbl over Bacon Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC147 Nbl over Bacon Street in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 73,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,000 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC147 Nbl over Bacon Street built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC147 Nbl over Bacon Street 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 NC147 Nbl over Bacon Street carry?
About 73,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC147 Nbl over Bacon Street?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns NC147 Nbl over Bacon Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.