US Bridges

NC67 over Silas Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1001 · Structure no. 000000000670402

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC67 over Silas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC67 over Silas Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 47,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC67
CrossesSilas Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1001
RouteState Highway 67
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.10219, -80.3088
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,500 (2021)
Projected traffic95,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NC67 over Silas Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC67 over Silas 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 2024.

How much traffic does NC67 over Silas Creek carry?

About 47,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC67 over Silas Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns NC67 over Silas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.