Elm Street over Norfork Southern RR
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.N.JCT.W.HIGH Ave. · Structure no. 000000000810387
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Norfork Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over Norfork Southern RR in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Norfork Southern RR built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Street over Norfork 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Street over Norfork Southern RR carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Norfork Southern RR?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Norfork Southern RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.