US Bridges

Village Drive over Bolin Creek

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 100 W.Jct.Umstead Rd. · Structure no. 000000001350121

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Drive over Bolin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Village Drive over Bolin Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVillage Drive
CrossesBolin Creek
Location100 W.Jct.Umstead Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.92227, -79.06594
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1991)
Projected traffic4,000 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Village Drive over Bolin Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village Drive over Bolin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Village Drive over Bolin Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Village Drive over Bolin Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Village Drive over Bolin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.