US Bridges

Centennial Street over Oak Hollow Lake

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI N JCT US70 NC68 · Structure no. 000000000810060

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centennial Street over Oak Hollow Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centennial Street over Oak Hollow Lake in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCentennial Street
CrossesOak Hollow Lake
Location0.6 MI N JCT US70 NC68
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.00014, -80.00157
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2019)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Centennial Street over Oak Hollow Lake built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centennial Street over Oak Hollow Lake 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 Centennial Street over Oak Hollow Lake carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Centennial Street over Oak Hollow Lake?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Centennial Street over Oak Hollow Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.