US Bridges

Jonestown Road over Little Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · .3 Mi.E.Plaughboy Lane · Structure no. 000000000670106

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jonestown Road over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jonestown Road over Little Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesJonestown Road
CrossesLittle Creek
Location.3 Mi.E.Plaughboy Lane
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.03876, -80.34635
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2019)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jonestown Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jonestown Road over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jonestown Road over Little Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jonestown Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Jonestown Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.