US Bridges

Old Vineyard Road over Little Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · .4 MI.E.MI.E.JCT.I-40 Bus · Structure no. 000000000670385

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Vineyard Road over Little Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Vineyard Road over Little Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Vineyard Road
CrossesLittle Creek
Location.4 MI.E.MI.E.JCT.I-40 Bus
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.07726, -80.32243
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2019)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old Vineyard Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Vineyard Road over Little 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 Vineyard Road over Little Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Vineyard Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Old Vineyard Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.