US Bridges

4th Street over US52 US311 & NC8

Poor

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.W.JCT.SR4394 · Structure no. 000000000670191

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street over US52 US311 & NC8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th Street over US52 US311 & NC8 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries4th Street
CrossesUS52 US311 & NC8
Location0.4 MI.W.JCT.SR4394
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.09943, -80.23606
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 4th Street over US52 US311 & NC8 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Street over US52 US311 & NC8 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 4th Street over US52 US311 & NC8 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 4th Street over US52 US311 & NC8?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street over US52 US311 & NC8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.