US Bridges

S.Roxboro St. over Third Fork Creek

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.6MI.E.HOPE Valley Rd. · Structure no. 000000000630329

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Roxboro St. over Third Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S.Roxboro St. over Third Fork Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesS.Roxboro St.
CrossesThird Fork Creek
Location0.6MI.E.HOPE Valley Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.92941, -78.94449
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2021)
Projected traffic12,400 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 S.Roxboro St. over Third Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Roxboro St. over Third Fork 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 S.Roxboro St. over Third Fork Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.Roxboro St. over Third Fork Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns S.Roxboro St. over Third Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.