NC67 Nbl over Salem Creek
PoorForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC150 · Structure no. 000000000670007
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,750
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC67 Nbl over Salem Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC67 Nbl over Salem Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 15,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC67 Nbl over Salem Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC67 Nbl over Salem Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does NC67 Nbl over Salem Creek carry?
About 15,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC67 Nbl over Salem Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC67 Nbl over Salem Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.