US Bridges

Drew Street over Goose Creek

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI E JCT Alston Ave. · Structure no. 000000000630241

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drew Street over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Drew Street over Goose Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 79 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 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,200 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDrew Street
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.2 MI E JCT Alston Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.00154, -78.88258
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic8,600 (2017)
Projected traffic17,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Drew Street over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Drew Street over Goose 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Drew Street over Goose Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Drew Street over Goose Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Drew Street over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.