Sommerset Drive over Little Creek
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · .8 MI.W.JCT.US158 · Structure no. 000000000670105
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sommerset Drive over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sommerset Drive over Little Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sommerset Drive over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sommerset Drive over Little 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 Sommerset Drive over Little Creek carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sommerset Drive over Little Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns Sommerset Drive over Little Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.