US Bridges

Yorktown Ave. over NE Creek N.Prong

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.N.JCT.MLK Jr.Pkwy. · Structure no. 000000000630572

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yorktown Ave. over NE Creek N.Prong is a steel culvert carrying Yorktown Ave. over NE Creek N.Prong in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesYorktown Ave.
CrossesNE Creek N.Prong
Location0.1MI.N.JCT.MLK Jr.Pkwy.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.93552, -78.8946
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Yorktown Ave. over NE Creek N.Prong built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yorktown Ave. over NE Creek N.Prong 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Yorktown Ave. over NE Creek N.Prong carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Yorktown Ave. over NE Creek N.Prong?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Yorktown Ave. over NE Creek N.Prong?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.