US Bridges

SR4033 over Salem Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.2M. E. Jct. STR4326 · Structure no. 000000000670686

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4033 over Salem Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4033 over Salem Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR4033
CrossesSalem Creek
Location0.2M. E. Jct. STR4326
RouteState Highway 4033
Coordinates36.08672, -80.23267
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2021)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR4033 over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4033 over Salem 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR4033 over Salem Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR4033 over Salem Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns SR4033 over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.