US Bridges

Shocoree Dr. over Ellerbee Creek

FairPosted for load

Durham County, North Carolina · .2 Mi.N.Jct.Cole Mill Rd. · Structure no. 000000000630240

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shocoree Dr. over Ellerbee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shocoree Dr. over Ellerbee Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesShocoree Dr.
CrossesEllerbee Creek
Location.2 Mi.N.Jct.Cole Mill Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.02898, -78.95594
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (1992)
Projected traffic760 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shocoree Dr. over Ellerbee Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shocoree Dr. 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 Shocoree Dr. over Ellerbee Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Shocoree Dr. over Ellerbee Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Shocoree Dr. over Ellerbee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.