US Bridges

N.Lakeshore Dr. over Booker Creek

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · .05 Mi.N.Jct.Curtis Dr. · Structure no. 000000001350320

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.Lakeshore Dr. over Booker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N.Lakeshore Dr. over Booker Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN.Lakeshore Dr.
CrossesBooker Creek
Location.05 Mi.N.Jct.Curtis Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.94032, -79.04016
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2017)
Projected traffic6,000 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 N.Lakeshore Dr. over Booker Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.Lakeshore Dr. over Booker 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 N.Lakeshore Dr. over Booker Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N.Lakeshore Dr. over Booker Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N.Lakeshore Dr. over Booker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.