US Bridges

NC54W. over Little Creek

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1112 · Structure no. 000000000630319

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC54W. over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC54W. over Little Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 18,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,500 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC54W.
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1112
RouteState Highway 54
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.9065, -78.99561
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,750 (2021)
Projected traffic37,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NC54W. over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC54W. over Little 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NC54W. over Little Creek carry?

About 18,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC54W. over Little Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NC54W. over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.