US Bridges

Willow Drive over Booker Creek

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. JCT.US15/US501 · Structure no. 000000001350120

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Drive over Booker Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Willow Drive over Booker Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWillow Drive
CrossesBooker Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. JCT.US15/US501
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.93013, -79.02142
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2017)
Projected traffic4,800 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 Willow Drive over Booker Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Drive over Booker 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 Willow Drive over Booker Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Willow Drive over Booker Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Drive over Booker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.