US Bridges

Mist Lake Drive over Goose Creek

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.S.CAMDEN Avenue · Structure no. 000000000630580

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mist Lake Drive over Goose Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Mist Lake Drive over Goose 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMist Lake Drive
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.2MI.S.CAMDEN Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.02325, -78.85803
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
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2015)
Projected traffic4,200 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 Mist Lake Drive over Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is Mist Lake Drive over Goose Creek 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 Mist Lake Drive over Goose Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mist Lake Drive over Goose Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Mist Lake Drive over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.