NC8 over Rough Fork Creek
GoodForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1920 · Structure no. 000000000670166
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC8 over Rough Fork Creek is a steel culvert carrying NC8 over Rough Fork Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC8 over Rough Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC8 over Rough Fork 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does NC8 over Rough Fork Creek carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC8 over Rough Fork Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).
Who owns NC8 over Rough Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.