US Bridges

Sixteenth Street over US52 & NC8

Poor

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1801 · Structure no. 000000000670244

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixteenth Street over US52 & NC8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sixteenth Street over US52 & NC8 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSixteenth Street
CrossesUS52 & NC8
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1801
RouteCity Street 0
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.11467, -80.23602
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2019)
Projected traffic8,000 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 Sixteenth Street over US52 & NC8 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sixteenth Street over US52 & 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sixteenth Street over US52 & NC8 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sixteenth Street over US52 & NC8?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sixteenth Street over US52 & NC8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.