MLK PARKWAY
Carrying MLK PARKWAY over THIRD FORK CREEK
0.4MI.W.JCT.S.ROXBORO ST., Durham, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MLK PARKWAY
The MLK PARKWAY bridge in Durham, North Carolina carries MLK PARKWAY over THIRD FORK CREEK. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 130.1 meters (427 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 29,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MLK PARKWAY compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2009
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 130.1 m (427 ft)
- Deck Width
- 25.0 m (82 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 29,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000630579
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MLK PARKWAY 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 MLK PARKWAY 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 MLK PARKWAY?
MLK PARKWAY in Durham, North Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MLK PARKWAY inspected?
MLK PARKWAY'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 29,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MLK PARKWAY 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 MLK PARKWAY?
MLK PARKWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MLK PARKWAY?
MLK PARKWAY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MLK PARKWAY and does age affect safety?
MLK PARKWAY was built in 2009, making it 17 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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