Ninth Street over Norfolk Southern Rr.
PoorPosted for loadForsyth County, North Carolina · .01MI.E.JCT.MAIN Street · Structure no. 000000000670376
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ninth Street over Norfolk Southern Rr. is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ninth Street over Norfolk Southern Rr. 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ninth Street over Norfolk Southern Rr. built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ninth Street over Norfolk Southern Rr. 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 Ninth Street over Norfolk Southern Rr. carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ninth Street over Norfolk Southern Rr.?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Ninth Street over Norfolk Southern Rr.?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.