US Bridges

Arlen Park Dr. over Wilson Creek

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · 200 Ft. W. Jct. US15/501 · Structure no. 000000001350314

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,000
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlen Park Dr. over Wilson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Arlen Park Dr. over Wilson Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesArlen Park Dr.
CrossesWilson Creek
Location200 Ft. W. Jct. US15/501
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.88548, -79.06199
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2009)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arlen Park Dr. over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlen Park Dr. over Wilson 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 Arlen Park Dr. over Wilson Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Arlen Park Dr. over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Arlen Park Dr. over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.