US Bridges

Woodcroft Pkway. over Third Fork Creek

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.25MI.E.HOPE Valley Rd. · Structure no. 000000000630330

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodcroft Pkway. over Third Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Woodcroft Pkway. 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWoodcroft Pkway.
CrossesThird Fork Creek
Location0.25MI.E.HOPE Valley Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.92253, -78.95232
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 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 traffic8,400 (2021)
Projected traffic16,800 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 Woodcroft Pkway. over Third Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is Woodcroft Pkway. 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 Woodcroft Pkway. over Third Fork Creek carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Woodcroft Pkway. over Third Fork Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Woodcroft Pkway. over Third Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.