US Bridges

SR2211 over Mill Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2253 · Structure no. 000000000670044

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2211 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2211 over Mill 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 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2211
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2253
RouteState Highway 2211
Coordinates36.18061, -80.22269
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2021)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR2211 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2211 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR2211 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2211 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2211 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.