US311 over Town Fork Creek
FairStokes County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. NC65 · Structure no. 000000001690004
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 218 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US311 over Town Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US311 over Town Fork Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US311 over Town Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US311 over Town Fork 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 2025.
How much traffic does US311 over Town Fork Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US311 over Town Fork Creek?
The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US311 over Town Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.