SR1278 over E. Washington St. & Srr
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1113 · Structure no. 000000000810013
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 297 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1278 over E. Washington St. & Srr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1278 over E. Washington St. & Srr in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,800 by 2040. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1278 over E. Washington St. & Srr built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1278 over E. Washington St. & Srr 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1278 over E. Washington St. & Srr carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR1278 over E. Washington St. & Srr?
The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns SR1278 over E. Washington St. & Srr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.