US Bridges

Bolinwood Drive over Bolin Creek

FairPosted for load

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N.Hillsborough St. · Structure no. 000000001350123

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,240
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bolinwood Drive over Bolin Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Bolinwood Drive over Bolin Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,240 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBolinwood Drive
CrossesBolin Creek
Location0.1 Mi.N.Hillsborough St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.92387, -79.05023
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,240 (2012)
Projected traffic6,480 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bolinwood Drive over Bolin Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bolinwood 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 Bolinwood Drive over Bolin Creek carry?

About 3,240 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bolinwood Drive over Bolin Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bolinwood Drive over Bolin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.