US Bridges

SR4000 over Mill Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. US52 · Structure no. 000000000670332

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4000 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR4000 over Mill Creek 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 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR4000
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. US52
RouteState Highway 4000
Coordinates36.17838, -80.27589
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2021)
Projected traffic63,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR4000 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is SR4000 over Mill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR4000 over Mill Creek carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR4000 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR4000 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.