NC47 over Four Mile Branch
GoodDavidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2255 · Structure no. 000000000570046
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC47 over Four Mile Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC47 over Four Mile Branch in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NC47 over Four Mile Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC47 over Four Mile Branch 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 NC47 over Four Mile Branch carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC47 over Four Mile Branch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns NC47 over Four Mile Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.