US Bridges

SR2700 over South Fork Muddy Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.N.JCT.NC109 · Structure no. 000000000670079

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2700 over South Fork Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2700 over South Fork Muddy Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2700
CrossesSouth Fork Muddy Creek
Location0.4 MI.N.JCT.NC109
RouteState Highway 2700
Coordinates36.04008, -80.17558
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic2,200 (2019)
Projected traffic4,400 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 SR2700 over South Fork Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2700 over South Fork Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR2700 over South Fork Muddy Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2700 over South Fork Muddy Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2700 over South Fork Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.