US Bridges

M.L.K.Jr. Pkwy over Prong Creek

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.NC55 · Structure no. 000000000630452

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 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 2004, so it is 21 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 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesM.L.K.Jr. Pkwy
CrossesProng Creek
Location.2 MI.W.JCT.NC55
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.93178, -78.89158
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2021)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M.L.K.Jr. Pkwy over Prong Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 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 44 ft (13.4 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.