US Bridges

Benjamim Parkway over Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N.Jct.W. Cornw.Dr · Structure no. 000000000810602

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benjamim Parkway over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Benjamim Parkway over Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 48 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBenjamim Parkway
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 Mi.N.Jct.W. Cornw.Dr
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.09605, -79.83129
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic30,500 (2021)
Projected traffic61,000 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

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 Benjamim Parkway over Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Benjamim Parkway over 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 Benjamim Parkway over Creek carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Benjamim Parkway over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Benjamim Parkway over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.