US Bridges

North Prichard Ave over Bolin Creek

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · 50FT.S.JCT.UMSTEAD Dr. · Structure no. 000000001350112

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Prichard Ave over Bolin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying North Prichard Ave over Bolin Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNorth Prichard Ave
CrossesBolin Creek
Location50FT.S.JCT.UMSTEAD Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.92254, -79.06017
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2009)
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 North Prichard Ave over Bolin Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Prichard Ave over Bolin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does North Prichard Ave over Bolin Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North Prichard Ave over Bolin Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns North Prichard Ave over Bolin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.