US Bridges

NC67 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR3985 · Structure no. 000000000670120

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC67 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC67 over Muddy Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 94 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,600 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC67
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR3985
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates36.17146, -80.34322
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2021)
Projected traffic18,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 NC67 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is NC67 over Muddy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NC67 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC67 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns NC67 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.