US Bridges

Yanceyville Street over Muddy Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · .05 Mi.N.Jct.Lindsay St. · Structure no. 000000000810385

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yanceyville Street over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Yanceyville Street over Muddy Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesYanceyville Street
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location.05 Mi.N.Jct.Lindsay St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.07885, -79.77845
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2021)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 Yanceyville Street over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yanceyville Street over Muddy Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Yanceyville Street over Muddy Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Yanceyville Street over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Yanceyville Street over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.