US Bridges

Bethabara Prk Wbl over Mill Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · .25 Mi.E.Bethabara Rd. · Structure no. 000000000670544

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethabara Prk Wbl over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethabara Prk Wbl 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBethabara Prk Wbl
CrossesMill Creek
Location.25 Mi.E.Bethabara Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.15979, -80.29781
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (92.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2019)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethabara Prk Wbl over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Bethabara Prk Wbl 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 Wbl over Mill Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bethabara Prk Wbl over Mill Creek?

The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bethabara Prk Wbl over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.