US Bridges

SR2902 (ebert Road over Salem Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. Ardmore R · Structure no. 000000000670121

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2902 (ebert Road over Salem Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2902 (ebert Road over Salem Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2902 (ebert Road
CrossesSalem Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. Ardmore R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.05537, -80.28542
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic29,000 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 SR2902 (ebert Road over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2902 (ebert Road over Salem 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 SR2902 (ebert Road over Salem Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2902 (ebert Road over Salem Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR2902 (ebert Road over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.