Cottonwood Drive over Mud Creek
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · .5 Mi.W.Jct.Garrett ST · Structure no. 000000000630451
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood Drive over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cottonwood Drive over Mud 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood Drive over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood Drive over Mud 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 Cottonwood Drive over Mud Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood Drive over Mud Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).
Who owns Cottonwood Drive over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.