US Bridges

Freeman Mill Road over SR4240

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1421 · Structure no. 000000000810057

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeman Mill Road over SR4240 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeman Mill Road over SR4240 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFreeman Mill Road
CrossesSR4240
Location1.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1421
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.06423, -79.79939
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2019)
Projected traffic54,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeman Mill Road over SR4240 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeman Mill Road over SR4240 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 Freeman Mill Road over SR4240 carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Freeman Mill Road over SR4240?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Freeman Mill Road over SR4240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.