US Bridges

SR1348 over Silas Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.04 Mi. E. Jct. NC67 · Structure no. 000000000670403

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1348 over Silas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1348 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1348
CrossesSilas Creek
Location0.04 Mi. E. Jct. NC67
RouteState Highway 1348
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.11274, -80.30458
Functional classUrban Collector

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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2021)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1348 over Silas Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1348 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 SR1348 over Silas Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1348 over Silas Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1348 over Silas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.