US Bridges

Sherwood Dr. over Little Troublesome Creek

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.S.Jct.Vance St. · Structure no. 000000001570296

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherwood Dr. over Little Troublesome Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sherwood Dr. over Little Troublesome Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSherwood Dr.
CrossesLittle Troublesome Creek
Location0.5 Mi.S.Jct.Vance St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.34414, -79.68802
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 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1990)
Projected traffic300 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 Sherwood Dr. over Little Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherwood Dr. over Little Troublesome 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sherwood Dr. over Little Troublesome Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sherwood Dr. over Little Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Sherwood Dr. over Little Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.