NC885/147N over Burdens Creek
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.S. of JCT.I-40 · Structure no. 000000000630591
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 340 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
NC885/147N over Burdens Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC885/147N over Burdens Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2040. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC885/147N over Burdens Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC885/147N over Burdens 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does NC885/147N over Burdens Creek carry?
About 8,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC885/147N over Burdens Creek?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns NC885/147N over Burdens Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.