US Bridges

SR1820 over W. Fork Deep River

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 75 Ft. E. Jct. SR1507 · Structure no. 000000000810065

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1820 over W. Fork Deep River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1820 over W. Fork Deep River in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1820
CrossesW. Fork Deep River
Location75 Ft. E. Jct. SR1507
RouteState Highway 1820
Coordinates36.0393, -80.00087
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMay 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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2021)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1820 over W. Fork Deep River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1820 over W. Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1820 over W. Fork Deep River carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1820 over W. Fork Deep River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SR1820 over W. Fork Deep River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.