US Bridges

SR2254 Wbl over Holden Road

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1008 · Structure no. 000000000810001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2254 Wbl over Holden Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2254 Wbl over Holden Road in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR2254 Wbl
CrossesHolden Road
Location1.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1008
RouteState Highway 2254
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.06517, -79.84823
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2021)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR2254 Wbl over Holden Road built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2254 Wbl over Holden Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR2254 Wbl over Holden Road carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR2254 Wbl over Holden Road?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR2254 Wbl over Holden Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.