US Bridges

SR2747 over NC150

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR2937 · Structure no. 000000000670107

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2747 over NC150 is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2747 over NC150 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2747
CrossesNC150
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR2937
RouteState Highway 2747
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.04078, -80.25993
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2021)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2747 over NC150 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2747 over NC150 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR2747 over NC150 carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2747 over NC150?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR2747 over NC150?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.