US Bridges

Willard Road over Fiddlers Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR2643 · Structure no. 000000000670324

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willard Road over Fiddlers Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Willard Road over Fiddlers Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWillard Road
CrossesFiddlers Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR2643
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.05289, -80.18812
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Willard Road over Fiddlers Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willard Road over Fiddlers 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Willard Road over Fiddlers Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Willard Road over Fiddlers Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Willard Road over Fiddlers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.