US Bridges

SR1805 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.05MI N. of Jct. NC98 · Structure no. 000000000630213

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1805 over Laurel Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1805 over Laurel Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1805
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.05MI N. of Jct. NC98
RouteState Highway 1805
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.98356, -78.71819
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1805 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1805 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 SR1805 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1805 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1805 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.