US Bridges

NC67 Sbl over Salem Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC150 · Structure no. 000000000670295

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC67 Sbl over Salem Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC67 Sbl over Salem Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC67 Sbl
CrossesSalem Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC150
RouteState Highway 67
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.06844, -80.26261
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2015)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC67 Sbl over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC67 Sbl over Salem 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NC67 Sbl over Salem Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC67 Sbl over Salem Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC67 Sbl over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.