US Bridges

S.Elm-Eugene St. over Ryan Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi.N.Jct. SR3303 · Structure no. 000000000810002

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Elm-Eugene St. over Ryan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.Elm-Eugene St. over Ryan Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesS.Elm-Eugene St.
CrossesRyan Creek
Location1.1 Mi.N.Jct. SR3303
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.02978, -79.79159
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2021)
Projected traffic55,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.Elm-Eugene St. over Ryan Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Elm-Eugene St. over Ryan Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S.Elm-Eugene St. over Ryan Creek carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S.Elm-Eugene St. over Ryan Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns S.Elm-Eugene St. over Ryan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.