I74 US311 over South Fork Muddy Creek
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.S.JCT.SR2698 · Structure no. 000000000670393
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I74 US311 over South Fork Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I74 US311 over South Fork Muddy Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I74 US311 over South Fork Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I74 US311 over South Fork Muddy 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I74 US311 over South Fork Muddy Creek carry?
About 33,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I74 US311 over South Fork Muddy Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns I74 US311 over South Fork Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.