US Bridges

North Lakeshore DR over Cedar Fork Creek

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · .1 Mi.S.Jct.Brookview Dr. · Structure no. 000000001350321

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

About this bridge

North Lakeshore DR over Cedar Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Lakeshore DR over Cedar Fork 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNorth Lakeshore DR
CrossesCedar Fork Creek
Location.1 Mi.S.Jct.Brookview Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.95083, -79.0335
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Lakeshore DR over Cedar Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is North Lakeshore DR over Cedar Fork 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 North Lakeshore DR over Cedar Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is North Lakeshore DR over Cedar Fork Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns North Lakeshore DR over Cedar Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.