US Bridges

Bethabara Prk.Ebl over Mill Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · .25 Mi.E.Bethabara Road · Structure no. 000000000670543

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethabara Prk.Ebl over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethabara Prk.Ebl over Mill Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBethabara Prk.Ebl
CrossesMill Creek
Location.25 Mi.E.Bethabara Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.15962, -80.29795
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2019)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethabara Prk.Ebl over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethabara Prk.Ebl over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Bethabara Prk.Ebl over Mill Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bethabara Prk.Ebl over Mill Creek?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bethabara Prk.Ebl over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.