US Bridges

SR4427 over Belews Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.09 Mi. E. Jct. SR4503 · Structure no. 000000000670594

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4427 over Belews Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR4427 over Belews Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR4427
CrossesBelews Creek
Location0.09 Mi. E. Jct. SR4503
RouteState Highway 4427
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.16533, -80.10103
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR4427 over Belews Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4427 over Belews 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR4427 over Belews Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is SR4427 over Belews Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR4427 over Belews Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.