Northwest Blvd. over Peters Creek
PoorPosted for loadForsyth County, North Carolina · 100FT.W.JCT.RUNDELL St. · Structure no. 000000000670527
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,900
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northwest Blvd. over Peters Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Northwest Blvd. over Peters Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northwest Blvd. over Peters Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northwest Blvd. over Peters Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Northwest Blvd. over Peters Creek carry?
About 6,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Northwest Blvd. over Peters Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Northwest Blvd. over Peters Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.