Mlk Parkway over Third Fork Creek
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.W.JCT.S.ROXBORO St. · Structure no. 000000000630579
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 427 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mlk Parkway over Third Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mlk Parkway over Third Fork Creek 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 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2040. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 82 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mlk Parkway over Third Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mlk Parkway over Third Fork 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 Mlk Parkway over Third Fork Creek carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Mlk Parkway over Third Fork Creek?
The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Mlk Parkway over Third Fork Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.