Axle Drive over Swain Creek
GoodForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI W. JCT SR2643 · Structure no. 000000000670657
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Axle Drive over Swain Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Axle Drive over Swain Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Axle Drive over Swain Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Axle Drive over Swain 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 Axle Drive over Swain Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Axle Drive over Swain Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Axle Drive over Swain Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.