US Bridges

Bethabara Road over Ut to Mill Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.W.Jct.Bethabara Pa · Structure no. 000000000670021

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethabara Road over Ut to Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bethabara Road over Ut to Mill Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesBethabara Road
CrossesUt to Mill Creek
Location0.3 Mi.W.Jct.Bethabara Pa
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.16062, -80.30534
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2017)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bethabara Road over Ut to Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethabara Road over Ut to Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Bethabara Road over Ut to Mill Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bethabara Road over Ut to Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Bethabara Road over Ut to Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.