US Bridges

Cole Road over Fiddlers Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR4247 · Structure no. 000000000670149

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cole Road over Fiddlers Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cole Road over Fiddlers Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCole Road
CrossesFiddlers Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR4247
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.05833, -80.17163
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2019)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cole Road over Fiddlers Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cole Road over Fiddlers 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 Cole Road over Fiddlers Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cole Road over Fiddlers Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cole Road over Fiddlers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.