I285/US52 Nbl over South Fork Muddy Creek
PoorForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR4205 · Structure no. 000000000670053
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I285/US52 Nbl over South Fork Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I285/US52 Nbl over South Fork Muddy Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 22,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I285/US52 Nbl over South Fork Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I285/US52 Nbl over South Fork Muddy 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I285/US52 Nbl over South Fork Muddy Creek carry?
About 22,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I285/US52 Nbl over South Fork Muddy Creek?
The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I285/US52 Nbl over South Fork Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.