US Bridges

East Fifth St.(ebl over Brushy Fork Creek

PoorPosted for load

Forsyth County, North Carolina · .1MI.E.OLD Greensboro RD · Structure no. 000000000670331

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Fifth St.(ebl over Brushy Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying East Fifth St.(ebl over Brushy Fork Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Fifth St.(ebl
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
Location.1MI.E.OLD Greensboro RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.0992, -80.21767
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2017)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Fifth St.(ebl over Brushy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Fifth St.(ebl 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 East Fifth St.(ebl over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East Fifth St.(ebl over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns East Fifth St.(ebl over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.