East Fifth St.(wb) over Brushy Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadForsyth County, North Carolina · .1 Mi.E.Old Greensboro RD · Structure no. 000000000670009
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Fifth St.(wb) over Brushy Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying East Fifth St.(wb) over Brushy Fork Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 39 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 East Fifth St.(wb) over Brushy Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Fifth St.(wb) over Brushy Fork 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does East Fifth St.(wb) over Brushy Fork Creek carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is East Fifth St.(wb) over Brushy Fork Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns East Fifth St.(wb) over Brushy Fork Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.