I74 US311 over Abbotts Creek
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR2622 · Structure no. 000000000670399
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I74 US311 over Abbotts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I74 US311 over Abbotts 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,000 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24 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 Abbotts Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is I74 US311 over Abbotts 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I74 US311 over Abbotts Creek carry?
About 30,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I74 US311 over Abbotts Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).
Who owns I74 US311 over Abbotts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.