US Bridges

SR4121 over Deep River

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. JCT.SR1332 · Structure no. 000000000810020

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4121 over Deep River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4121 over Deep River in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR4121
CrossesDeep River
Location0.8 Mi. N. JCT.SR1332
RouteState Highway 4121
Coordinates35.99276, -79.94553
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2021)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR4121 over Deep River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4121 over Deep River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR4121 over Deep River carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR4121 over Deep River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR4121 over Deep River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.