US Bridges

SR4315 Sbl over Salem Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. I40 Bus · Structure no. 000000000670008

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4315 Sbl over Salem Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR4315 Sbl over Salem Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR4315 Sbl
CrossesSalem Creek
Location0.9 Mi. S. Jct. I40 Bus
RouteState Highway 4315
Coordinates36.08064, -80.24083
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2021)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR4315 Sbl over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4315 Sbl over Salem 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR4315 Sbl over Salem Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR4315 Sbl over Salem Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR4315 Sbl over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.