US Bridges

Berryhill Dr. over Toms Creek

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jones Ferry RD · Structure no. 000000001350340

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berryhill Dr. over Toms Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Berryhill Dr. over Toms Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBerryhill Dr.
CrossesToms Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jones Ferry RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.90021, -79.08681
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2019)
Projected traffic7,600 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 Berryhill Dr. over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berryhill Dr. over Toms 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 Berryhill Dr. over Toms Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Berryhill Dr. over Toms Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Berryhill Dr. over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.