US Bridges

Kernersville Medpk over West Fork Deep River

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.27 Mi. E. Jct. Nc 2604 · Structure no. 000000000670704

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kernersville Medpk over West Fork Deep River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kernersville Medpk over West Fork Deep River in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesKernersville Medpk
CrossesWest Fork Deep River
Location0.27 Mi. E. Jct. Nc 2604
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.09065, -80.0501
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2013)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kernersville Medpk over West Fork Deep River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kernersville Medpk over West Fork Deep River 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 Kernersville Medpk over West Fork Deep River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kernersville Medpk over West Fork Deep River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Kernersville Medpk over West Fork Deep River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.