US Bridges

Cameron Avenue over Ut to Brushy Fork Creek

Poor

Forsyth County, North Carolina · .02 MI.N.JCT.US311 · Structure no. 000000000670373

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cameron Avenue over Ut to Brushy Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cameron Avenue over Ut to Brushy Fork Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCameron Avenue
CrossesUt to Brushy Fork Creek
Location.02 MI.N.JCT.US311
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.10317, -80.22254
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2019)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Cameron Avenue over Ut to Brushy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cameron Avenue over Ut to 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 Cameron Avenue over Ut to Brushy Fork Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cameron Avenue over Ut to Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Cameron Avenue over Ut to Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.