US Bridges

Chesham Dr. over Kerners Millcreek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.N.JCT.REGENTS Park · Structure no. 000000000670602

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesham Dr. over Kerners Millcreek is a steel culvert carrying Chesham Dr. over Kerners Millcreek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesChesham Dr.
CrossesKerners Millcreek
Location0.3MI.N.JCT.REGENTS Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.12523, -80.12072
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 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 traffic750 (1999)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Chesham Dr. over Kerners Millcreek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesham Dr. over Kerners Millcreek 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 Chesham Dr. over Kerners Millcreek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chesham Dr. over Kerners Millcreek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Chesham Dr. over Kerners Millcreek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.