US Bridges

Meridian Parkway over Northeast Creek

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.W.JCT.NC55 · Structure no. 000000000630331

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Parkway over Northeast Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Meridian Parkway over Northeast Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMeridian Parkway
CrossesNortheast Creek
Location0.2 MI.W.JCT.NC55
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.91085, -78.89518
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1998)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Meridian Parkway over Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian Parkway over Northeast Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian Parkway over Northeast Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Parkway over Northeast Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Meridian Parkway over Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.