US Bridges

Water Works Road over Frazier Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · .15 Mi.E JCT.US311 · Structure no. 000000000670389

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Works Road over Frazier Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Water Works Road over Frazier Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWater Works Road
CrossesFrazier Creek
Location.15 Mi.E JCT.US311
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.11292, -80.20757
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2011)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Water Works Road over Frazier Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Works Road over Frazier 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 Water Works Road over Frazier Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Water Works Road over Frazier Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Water Works Road over Frazier Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.