US Bridges

NC147 over SR1320

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1322 · Structure no. 000000000630336

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC147 over SR1320 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC147 over SR1320 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 24,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,500 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC147
CrossesSR1320
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1322
RouteState Highway 147
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.00533, -78.92372
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,750 (2020)
Projected traffic49,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC147 over SR1320 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC147 over SR1320 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NC147 over SR1320 carry?

About 24,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC147 over SR1320?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns NC147 over SR1320?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.