US Bridges

White Street over Muddy Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.2MI.E.JCT.PHILLIPS Ave. · Structure no. 000000000810472

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Street over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying White Street over Muddy Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWhite Street
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.2MI.E.JCT.PHILLIPS Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.1074, -79.74332
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2017)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 White Street over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is White 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 White Street over Muddy Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is White Street over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns White Street over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.