I74 over Fishers Branch
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.E.Of US421/I40 Bus · Structure no. 000000000670693
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I74 over Fishers Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I74 over Fishers Branch in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 21,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,500 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I74 over Fishers Branch built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is I74 over Fishers Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I74 over Fishers Branch carry?
About 21,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I74 over Fishers Branch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns I74 over Fishers Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.