US Bridges

S.Elliott Road over Booker Creek

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · .01 Mi.W. Jct. US15/501 · Structure no. 000000001350124

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Elliott Road over Booker Creek is a steel culvert carrying S.Elliott Road over Booker Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesS.Elliott Road
CrossesBooker Creek
Location.01 Mi.W. Jct. US15/501
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.93255, -79.02467
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 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 traffic9,500 (2017)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 S.Elliott Road over Booker Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Elliott Road over Booker 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 S.Elliott Road over Booker Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.Elliott Road over Booker Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns S.Elliott Road over Booker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.