US Bridges

Pinehurst Drive over Little Creek

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.N.Burning Tree Dr. · Structure no. 000000001350272

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinehurst Drive over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinehurst Drive over Little Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPinehurst Drive
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.2 Mi.N.Burning Tree Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.91778, -79.01152
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.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1991)
Projected traffic200 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 Pinehurst Drive over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinehurst Drive over Little 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 Pinehurst Drive over Little Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pinehurst Drive over Little Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pinehurst Drive over Little Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.