US Bridges

Liberty Street over Goose Creek

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Alston Ave. · Structure no. 000000000630243

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Street over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Liberty Street over Goose Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLiberty Street
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Alston Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.99267, -78.88381
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (1991)
Projected traffic12,800 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 Liberty Street over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Street over Goose 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 Liberty Street over Goose Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Street over Goose Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Liberty Street over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.