Old Town Road over Monarcas Creek
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · 400S.JCT.BETHABARA Rd. · Structure no. 000000000670382
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Town Road over Monarcas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Town Road over Monarcas 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Town Road over Monarcas Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Town Road over Monarcas 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 Old Town Road over Monarcas Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old Town Road over Monarcas Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns Old Town Road over Monarcas Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.