US Bridges

SR2211 over Fivemile Branch Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2302 · Structure no. 000000000670043

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2211 over Fivemile Branch Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2211 over Fivemile Branch Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 7204. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2211
CrossesFivemile Branch Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2302
RouteState Highway 2211
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.16304, -80.22192
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2019)
Projected traffic5,600 by 7204
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2211 over Fivemile Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2211 over Fivemile Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR2211 over Fivemile Branch Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2211 over Fivemile Branch Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR2211 over Fivemile Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.