Murray Avenue over Ellerbee Creek
FairDurham County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Duke St. · Structure no. 000000000630236
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murray Avenue over Ellerbee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Murray Avenue over Ellerbee Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 Murray Avenue over Ellerbee Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murray Avenue over Ellerbee 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Murray Avenue over Ellerbee Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Murray Avenue over Ellerbee Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Murray Avenue over Ellerbee Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.