US Bridges

Mystic Drive over Ryan Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 100FT.E.JCT.LYNHAVEN Dr. · Structure no. 000000000810886

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mystic Drive over Ryan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mystic Drive over Ryan Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMystic Drive
CrossesRyan Creek
Location100FT.E.JCT.LYNHAVEN Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.02212, -79.80902
Functional classUrban Local

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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating96.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2000)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Mystic Drive over Ryan Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mystic Drive over Ryan 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 Mystic Drive over Ryan Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mystic Drive over Ryan Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Mystic Drive over Ryan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.