NC65 over West Belews Creek
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1975 · Structure no. 000000000670408
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC65 over West Belews Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC65 over West Belews Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 72 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC65 over West Belews Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is NC65 over West Belews 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NC65 over West Belews Creek carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC65 over West Belews Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns NC65 over West Belews Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.