US Bridges

SR1549 over Bull Run

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.85 Mi. E. Jct. SR1546 · Structure no. 000000000810073

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1549 over Bull Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1549 over Bull Run 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1549
CrossesBull Run
Location0.85 Mi. E. Jct. SR1546
RouteState Highway 1549
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.01855, -79.91228
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2021)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1549 over Bull Run built?

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

What condition is SR1549 over Bull Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1549 over Bull Run carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1549 over Bull Run?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR1549 over Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.