North Point Drive over Ellerbe Creek
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · .2 Mi.W.Jct.Broad St. · Structure no. 000000000630448
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Point Drive over Ellerbe Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Point Drive over Ellerbe 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 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Point Drive over Ellerbe Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Point Drive over Ellerbe 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 North Point Drive over Ellerbe Creek carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is North Point Drive over Ellerbe Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns North Point Drive over Ellerbe Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.