US Bridges

SR2983 over Leak Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2982 · Structure no. 000000000670182

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2983 over Leak Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2983 over Leak Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2983
CrossesLeak Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2982
RouteState Highway 2983
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.00498, -80.25359
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2021)
Projected traffic8,600 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

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 SR2983 over Leak Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2983 over Leak 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR2983 over Leak Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2983 over Leak Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR2983 over Leak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.