Valley Rd. over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.13 Mi. S. JCT SR1525 · Structure no. 000000000670209
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Rd. over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Valley Rd. over Mill Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Rd. over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Rd. over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Rd. over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Valley Rd. over Mill Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Rd. over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.