US Bridges

Motor Road over Leak Fork Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 200 Ft.S.Patterson Ave. · Structure no. 000000000670379

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Motor Road over Leak Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Motor Road over Leak Fork Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMotor Road
CrossesLeak Fork Creek
Location200 Ft.S.Patterson Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.15688, -80.25201
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2019)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Motor Road over Leak Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Motor Road over Leak Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Motor Road over Leak Fork Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Motor Road over Leak Fork Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Motor Road over Leak Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.