US Bridges

Rams Drive over Ut Tosalem Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.SR4033 · Structure no. 000000000670372

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rams Drive over Ut Tosalem Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rams Drive over Ut Tosalem Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,000 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRams Drive
CrossesUt Tosalem Creek
Location.05 MI.E.JCT.SR4033
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.09007, -80.23278
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic5,800 (2019)
Projected traffic116,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Rams Drive over Ut Tosalem Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rams Drive over Ut Tosalem 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 Rams Drive over Ut Tosalem Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rams Drive over Ut Tosalem Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Rams Drive over Ut Tosalem Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.