Elmira Avenue over Third Fork Creek
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.E.FAYETTEVILLE St. · Structure no. 000000000630249
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 1981 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elmira Avenue over Third Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Elmira Avenue over Third Fork Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 40 ft (12.1 m) long. 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 Elmira Avenue over Third Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elmira Avenue 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 Elmira Avenue over Third Fork Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Elmira Avenue over Third Fork Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns Elmira Avenue over Third Fork Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.