US Bridges

Gorrell Street over Murrow Blvd.

PoorPosted for load

Guilford County, North Carolina · 100 Ft W JCT Plott ST · Structure no. 000000000810179

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gorrell Street over Murrow Blvd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gorrell Street over Murrow Blvd. in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGorrell Street
CrossesMurrow Blvd.
Location100 Ft W JCT Plott ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.06669, -79.78408
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2019)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gorrell Street over Murrow Blvd. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gorrell Street over Murrow Blvd. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Gorrell Street over Murrow Blvd. carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gorrell Street over Murrow Blvd.?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Gorrell Street over Murrow Blvd.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.