US Bridges

Rocky Knoll Road over Ryan Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.E.JCT.VANDALIA Rd. · Structure no. 000000000810518

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Knoll Road over Ryan Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rocky Knoll Road over Ryan Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRocky Knoll Road
CrossesRyan Creek
Location0.1MI.E.JCT.VANDALIA Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.01744, -79.81399
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic1,500 (2015)
Projected traffic3,000 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 Rocky Knoll Road over Ryan Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Knoll Road over Ryan 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 Rocky Knoll Road over Ryan Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Knoll Road over Ryan Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rocky Knoll Road over Ryan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.