E.Forest Hills Blv over Third Fork Creek
FairDurham County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.E.JCT.UNIV.DRIVE · Structure no. 000000000630252
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 1981 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E.Forest Hills Blv over Third Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E.Forest Hills Blv over Third Fork Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E.Forest Hills Blv over Third Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is E.Forest Hills Blv over Third Fork 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 E.Forest Hills Blv over Third Fork Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is E.Forest Hills Blv over Third Fork Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns E.Forest Hills Blv over Third Fork Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.