SR2294 over Prong of New Hope Creek
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · 0.35 Mi.N.Jct. US15&US501 · Structure no. 000000000630214
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2294 over Prong of New Hope Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2294 over Prong of New Hope Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2294 over Prong of New Hope Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2294 over Prong of New Hope Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does SR2294 over Prong of New Hope Creek carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2294 over Prong of New Hope Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR2294 over Prong of New Hope Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.