M.L.K Jr.Pkwy over Prong Creek
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.NC55 · Structure no. 000000000630450
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
M.L.K Jr.Pkwy over Prong Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying M.L.K Jr.Pkwy over Prong 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M.L.K Jr.Pkwy over Prong Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is M.L.K Jr.Pkwy over Prong 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 M.L.K Jr.Pkwy over Prong Creek carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is M.L.K Jr.Pkwy over Prong Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns M.L.K Jr.Pkwy over Prong Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.