South Main St. over South Fork Creek
FairPosted for loadForsyth County, North Carolina · .64 MI.N.JCT.I285 · Structure no. 000000000670592
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Main St. over South Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying South Main St. over South Fork Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 33 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Main St. over South Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Main St. over South Fork 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 South Main St. over South Fork Creek carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is South Main St. over South Fork Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns South Main St. over South Fork Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.