I74 US311 over Fiddlers Creek
PoorForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2699 · Structure no. 000000000670397
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I74 US311 over Fiddlers Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I74 US311 over Fiddlers 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 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.
It carries about 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I74 US311 over Fiddlers Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I74 US311 over Fiddlers 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I74 US311 over Fiddlers Creek carry?
About 33,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I74 US311 over Fiddlers Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns I74 US311 over Fiddlers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.