US Bridges

NC68 over East Fork Deep River

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 2.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR2133 · Structure no. 000000000810551

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC68 over East Fork Deep River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC68 over East Fork Deep River in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC68
CrossesEast Fork Deep River
Location2.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR2133
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates36.08608, -79.96219
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating78.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2021)
Projected traffic66,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC68 over East Fork Deep River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC68 over East Fork Deep River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NC68 over East Fork Deep River carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC68 over East Fork Deep River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NC68 over East Fork Deep River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.