US Bridges

E.Kemp Road over Lake Hamilton Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.JCT.STARMOUNT Dr. · Structure no. 000000000810498

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.Kemp Road over Lake Hamilton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E.Kemp Road over Lake Hamilton Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE.Kemp Road
CrossesLake Hamilton Creek
Location0.1MI.S.JCT.STARMOUNT Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.08269, -79.85329
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic7,000 (1998)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E.Kemp Road over Lake Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is E.Kemp Road over Lake Hamilton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does E.Kemp Road over Lake Hamilton Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E.Kemp Road over Lake Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E.Kemp Road over Lake Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.