US Bridges

Oak Grove Parkway over Little Lick Creek Trib.

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · .1MI.E.JCT.BERMUDA Green · Structure no. 000000000630581

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Grove Parkway over Little Lick Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Grove Parkway over Little Lick Creek Trib. 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOak Grove Parkway
CrossesLittle Lick Creek Trib.
Location.1MI.E.JCT.BERMUDA Green
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.98296, -78.80596
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic1,500 (2007)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Oak Grove Parkway over Little Lick Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is Oak Grove Parkway over Little Lick Creek Trib. 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 Oak Grove Parkway over Little Lick Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Oak Grove Parkway over Little Lick Creek Trib.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Oak Grove Parkway over Little Lick Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.