I85 & US15 over Ellerbee Creek
FairDurham County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1003 · Structure no. 000000000630333
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 104,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 & US15 over Ellerbee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85 & US15 over Ellerbee Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 104,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 208,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85 & US15 over Ellerbee Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85 & US15 over Ellerbee 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 2025.
How much traffic does I85 & US15 over Ellerbee Creek carry?
About 104,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85 & US15 over Ellerbee Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).
Who owns I85 & US15 over Ellerbee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.