NC68 over West Fork Deep River
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. N. Jct. US311 · Structure no. 000000000810028
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC68 over West Fork Deep River is a concrete tee beam carrying NC68 over West Fork Deep River in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 91 years old, older 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,000 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC68 over West Fork Deep River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is NC68 over West Fork Deep River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NC68 over West Fork Deep River carry?
About 41,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC68 over West Fork Deep River?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns NC68 over West Fork Deep River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.