US Bridges

Sprague St. over Wssb Railroad

FairPosted for load

Forsyth County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.US52 · Structure no. 000000000670134

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprague St. over Wssb Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Sprague St. over Wssb Railroad in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSprague St.
CrossesWssb Railroad
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.US52
RouteCity Street 0
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.06885, -80.22787
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2013)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sprague St. over Wssb Railroad built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprague St. over Wssb Railroad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sprague St. over Wssb Railroad carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sprague St. over Wssb Railroad?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Sprague St. over Wssb Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.