SR1321 over Ellerbee Creek
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · 0.35 MI.S.JCT.I85 · Structure no. 000000000630245
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1321 over Ellerbee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1321 over Ellerbee Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1321 over Ellerbee Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1321 over Ellerbee 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1321 over Ellerbee Creek carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1321 over Ellerbee Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR1321 over Ellerbee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.