US Bridges

Barrett Lane over Bolin Creek

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.01MI.N.JCT.ESTES Drive · Structure no. 000000001350256

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrett Lane over Bolin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Barrett Lane over Bolin Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBarrett Lane
CrossesBolin Creek
Location0.01MI.N.JCT.ESTES Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.92754, -79.03212
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1991)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Barrett Lane over Bolin Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrett Lane 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 Barrett Lane over Bolin Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Barrett Lane over Bolin Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Barrett Lane over Bolin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.