US Bridges

W.Friendly Avenue over Southern RR

FairPosted for load

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.92 Mi.W.Jct.Murrow Blvd · Structure no. 000000000810181

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
169 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Friendly Avenue over Southern RR is a concrete tee beam carrying W.Friendly Avenue over Southern RR in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW.Friendly Avenue
CrossesSouthern RR
Location0.92 Mi.W.Jct.Murrow Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.07393, -79.79947
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.Friendly Avenue over Southern RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.Friendly Avenue over Southern RR 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 W.Friendly Avenue over Southern RR carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is W.Friendly Avenue over Southern RR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns W.Friendly Avenue over Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.