US Bridges

Paces Ferry Drive over Crooked Creek

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · .06 M E. Black Boulder TR · Structure no. 000000000630639

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paces Ferry Drive over Crooked Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Paces Ferry Drive over Crooked Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPaces Ferry Drive
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.06 M E. Black Boulder TR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.09067, -78.92781
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic600 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 Paces Ferry Drive over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paces Ferry Drive over Crooked 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 Paces Ferry Drive over Crooked Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Paces Ferry Drive over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Paces Ferry Drive over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.