US Bridges

Cole Road over I40

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2713 · Structure no. 000000000670443

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cole Road over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cole Road over I40 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCole Road
CrossesI40
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2713
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.0676, -80.18134
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2015)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cole Road over I40 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cole Road over I40 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Cole Road over I40 carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cole Road over I40?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cole Road over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.