COTTONWOOD DRIVE
Carrying COTTONWOOD DRIVE over MUD CREEK
.5 MI.W.JCT.GARRETT ST, Durham, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COTTONWOOD DRIVE
The COTTONWOOD DRIVE bridge in Durham, North Carolina carries COTTONWOOD DRIVE over MUD CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 31.0 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 78.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COTTONWOOD DRIVE compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 31.0 m (102 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000630451
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COTTONWOOD DRIVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare COTTONWOOD DRIVE against other structures in Durham and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COTTONWOOD DRIVE?
COTTONWOOD DRIVE in Durham, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COTTONWOOD DRIVE inspected?
COTTONWOOD DRIVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COTTONWOOD DRIVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COTTONWOOD DRIVE?
COTTONWOOD DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 78.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COTTONWOOD DRIVE?
COTTONWOOD DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is COTTONWOOD DRIVE and does age affect safety?
COTTONWOOD DRIVE was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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