US Bridges

Umstead Drive over Bolin Creek

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.W.BRADLEY Rd. · Structure no. 000000001350287

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Umstead Drive over Bolin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Umstead Drive over Bolin Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUmstead Drive
CrossesBolin Creek
Location0.1MI.W.BRADLEY Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.92547, -79.0557
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2017)
Projected traffic3,800 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Umstead Drive over Bolin Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Umstead Drive over Bolin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Umstead Drive over Bolin Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Umstead Drive over Bolin Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Umstead Drive over Bolin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.