US Bridges

SR2747 over Wssb Railroad

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. US52 · Structure no. 000000000670131

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2747 over Wssb Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2747 over Wssb Railroad in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2747
CrossesWssb Railroad
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. US52
RouteState Highway 2747
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.04803, -80.2326
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 Wssb Railroad built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2747 over Wssb Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2747 over Wssb Railroad carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2747 over Wssb Railroad?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR2747 over Wssb Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.