US Bridges

Windalier Lane over Tomahawk Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 200MI.W.OF Sweetgrass Tr. · Structure no. 000000000670753

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windalier Lane over Tomahawk Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Windalier Lane over Tomahawk Creek 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWindalier Lane
CrossesTomahawk Creek
Location200MI.W.OF Sweetgrass Tr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.11504, -80.37023
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Windalier Lane over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windalier Lane over Tomahawk 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 Windalier Lane over Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Windalier Lane over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Windalier Lane over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.