NC54E over Little Creek
FairDurham County, North Carolina · 0.5 M.W.JCT.SR1112 · Structure no. 000000000630320
- 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
- 37,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC54E over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC54E 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,000 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC54E over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC54E 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 NC54E over Little Creek carry?
About 37,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC54E 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 NC54E over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.