NC147S over Burden Creek
FairDurham County, North Carolina · 0.25 MI.N.JCT.NC54 · Structure no. 000000000630315
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC147S over Burden Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC147S over Burden Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. 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 | 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 NC147S over Burden Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC147S over Burden 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does NC147S over Burden Creek carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC147S over Burden Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NC147S over Burden Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.