US Bridges

Lavender Avenue over Ellerbee Creek

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N.Jct.Glendale Ave · Structure no. 000000000630237

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lavender Avenue over Ellerbee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lavender Avenue over Ellerbee Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLavender Avenue
CrossesEllerbee Creek
Location0.1 Mi.N.Jct.Glendale Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.02234, -78.89738
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2000)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lavender Avenue over Ellerbee Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lavender 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 Lavender Avenue over Ellerbee Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lavender Avenue over Ellerbee Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Lavender Avenue over Ellerbee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.