West First Street over Peters Creek
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · 200FT.E.JCT.HAWTHORNE Rd. · Structure no. 000000000670531
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 66 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West First Street over Peters Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West First Street over Peters Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 65 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 68 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West First Street over Peters Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is West First Street over Peters 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does West First Street over Peters Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West First Street over Peters Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns West First Street over Peters Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.