Bluff School Road over Kerner Mill Creek
GoodPosted for loadForsyth County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI.W.JCT.SR2649 · Structure no. 000000000670202
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2001 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluff School Road over Kerner Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluff School Road over Kerner Mill Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluff School Road over Kerner Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Bluff School Road over Kerner Mill 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 Bluff School Road over Kerner Mill Creek carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bluff School Road over Kerner Mill Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bluff School Road over Kerner Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.