US Bridges

SR4771 over Reedy Fork Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000000810503

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4771 over Reedy Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR4771 over Reedy Fork Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR4771
CrossesReedy Fork Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. US29
RouteState Highway 4771
Coordinates36.17377, -79.71079
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2019)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR4771 over Reedy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4771 over Reedy Fork 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 SR4771 over Reedy Fork Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR4771 over Reedy Fork Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR4771 over Reedy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.