US Bridges

Forrest Street over Boulding Branch

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.01 MI N JCT Farriss ST · Structure no. 000000000810418

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forrest Street over Boulding Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Forrest Street over Boulding Branch in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesForrest Street
CrossesBoulding Branch
Location0.01 MI N JCT Farriss ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.97243, -80.00461
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1994)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Forrest Street over Boulding Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forrest Street over Boulding Branch 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 Forrest Street over Boulding Branch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Forrest Street over Boulding Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Forrest Street over Boulding Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.