Glade Street over Peters Creek
PoorPosted for loadForsyth County, North Carolina · 200 Ft.E.Jct.Hawthorne RD · Structure no. 000000000670387
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glade Street over Peters Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Glade Street over Peters Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 50 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glade Street over Peters Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glade Street 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 Glade Street over Peters Creek carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Glade Street over Peters Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Glade Street over Peters Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.