US Bridges

Broadview Rd. over Mill Creek Number 3

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR3916 · Structure no. 000000000670425

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadview Rd. over Mill Creek Number 3 is a steel culvert carrying Broadview Rd. over Mill Creek Number 3 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBroadview Rd.
CrossesMill Creek Number 3
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR3916
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.19061, -80.34542
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 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 traffic270 (2013)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Broadview Rd. over Mill Creek Number 3 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadview Rd. over Mill Creek Number 3 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Broadview Rd. over Mill Creek Number 3 carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Broadview Rd. over Mill Creek Number 3?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Broadview Rd. over Mill Creek Number 3?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.