Martin Luther King over SR4240
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. N. Jct. I40 · Structure no. 000000000810152
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martin Luther King over SR4240 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin Luther King over SR4240 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martin Luther King over SR4240 built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Martin Luther King 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 Martin Luther King over SR4240 carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Martin Luther King over SR4240?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Martin Luther King over SR4240?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.