Guess Road over S. Ellerbe Creek
FairDurham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.S.Jct.Broad St. · Structure no. 000000000630253
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Guess Road over S. Ellerbe Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Guess Road over S. Ellerbe Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,600 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Guess Road over S. Ellerbe Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Guess Road over S. Ellerbe 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 Guess Road over S. Ellerbe Creek carry?
About 9,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Guess Road over S. Ellerbe Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Guess Road over S. Ellerbe Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.