US Bridges

Reedy Fork Parkway over Reedy Fork Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · .2 Mi.N.Jct.Sycamore Glen · Structure no. 000000000811118

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reedy Fork Parkway over Reedy Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Reedy Fork Parkway over Reedy Fork Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 330 ft (100.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesReedy Fork Parkway
CrossesReedy Fork Creek
Location.2 Mi.N.Jct.Sycamore Glen
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.18105, -79.69364
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Reedy Fork Parkway over Reedy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Reedy Fork Parkway over Reedy Fork Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Reedy Fork Parkway over Reedy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.