US Bridges

Juniper Street over Goose Creek

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Alston Ave. · Structure no. 000000000630254

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juniper Street over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Juniper Street over Goose Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJuniper Street
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Alston Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.99878, -78.88366
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1991)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Juniper Street over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Juniper Street over Goose 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 Juniper Street over Goose Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Juniper Street over Goose Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Juniper Street over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.