US Bridges

US311 over Brushy Fork Creek

Poor

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR4325 · Structure no. 000000000670549

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US311 over Brushy Fork Creek is a steel culvert carrying US311 over Brushy Fork Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS311
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
Location1.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR4325
RouteU.S. Route 311
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.11375, -80.21032
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2021)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US311 over Brushy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US311 over Brushy Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US311 over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US311 over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns US311 over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.