Bessemer Ave. over Muddy Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.15MI.E.JCT.OHENRY Blv · Structure no. 000000000810414
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bessemer Ave. over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bessemer Ave. over Muddy Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 100 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bessemer Ave. over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bessemer Ave. 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 Bessemer Ave. over Muddy Creek carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bessemer Ave. over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Bessemer Ave. over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.