US Bridges

Weaver Street over Third Fork Creek

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.E.JCT.CORNWALLIS RD · Structure no. 000000000630248

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weaver Street over Third Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Weaver Street over Third Fork Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWeaver Street
CrossesThird Fork Creek
Location0.2MI.E.JCT.CORNWALLIS RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.9649, -78.91326
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 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 length23 ft (7 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 traffic1,500 (1981)
Projected traffic3,000 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 Weaver Street over Third Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weaver Street over Third Fork 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 Weaver Street over Third Fork Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Weaver Street over Third Fork Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Weaver Street over Third Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.