Link Road over Peters Creek
PoorPosted for loadForsyth County, North Carolina · .01 Mi.W.Peters Crk.Pkwy · Structure no. 000000000670380
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Link Road over Peters Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Link Road over Peters Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Link Road over Peters Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Link Road over Peters 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 Link Road over Peters Creek carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Link Road over Peters Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Link Road over Peters Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.