US Bridges

Nottingham Road over NC67

Poor

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.W.JCT.SHERWDFRST RD · Structure no. 000000000670277

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nottingham Road over NC67 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nottingham Road over NC67 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNottingham Road
CrossesNC67
Location0.4MI.W.JCT.SHERWDFRST RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.09775, -80.30907
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2000)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nottingham Road over NC67 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nottingham Road over NC67 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nottingham Road over NC67 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nottingham Road over NC67?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nottingham Road over NC67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.