US Bridges

Centennial Street over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.JCT.KIVETT Dr. · Structure no. 000000000810388

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centennial Street over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Centennial Street over Norfolk Southern RR in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCentennial Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.1MI.S.JCT.KIVETT Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.95928, -80.00152
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Centennial Street over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centennial Street over Norfolk Southern RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Centennial Street over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Centennial Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Centennial Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.