Old Greensboro Rd. over Brushy Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadForsyth County, North Carolina · .1 Mi.E.Jct.Fifth St. · Structure no. 000000000670330
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Greensboro Rd. over Brushy Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Greensboro Rd. over Brushy Fork Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Old Greensboro Rd. over Brushy Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Greensboro Rd. over Brushy Fork 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 Old Greensboro Rd. over Brushy Fork Creek carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old Greensboro Rd. over Brushy Fork Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Old Greensboro Rd. over Brushy Fork Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.