US Bridges

Sullivan Street over Muddy Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · .05 Mi.W.Jct.Lindsay St. · Structure no. 000000000810389

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sullivan Street over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sullivan Street over Muddy Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSullivan Street
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location.05 Mi.W.Jct.Lindsay St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.08145, -79.77326
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic4,300 (2019)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 Sullivan Street over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sullivan 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 Sullivan Street over Muddy Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sullivan Street over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sullivan Street over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.