US Bridges

Johnson Street over Hiatt Branch

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 2 Mi.N.Jct.Eastchester DR · Structure no. 000000000810061

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Street over Hiatt Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Street over Hiatt Branch in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJohnson Street
CrossesHiatt Branch
Location2 Mi.N.Jct.Eastchester DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.01219, -80.01142
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Street over Hiatt Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Johnson Street over Hiatt Branch 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 Johnson Street over Hiatt Branch carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Street over Hiatt Branch?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Street over Hiatt Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.