US Bridges

Wrenn Street over Southern Railroad

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.JCT.KIVETT Drive · Structure no. 000000000810390

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wrenn Street over Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wrenn Street over Southern Railroad in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWrenn Street
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location0.1MI.S.JCT.KIVETT Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.95805, -80.00479
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 Wrenn Street over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wrenn Street over Southern Railroad 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 Wrenn Street over Southern Railroad carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wrenn Street over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Wrenn Street over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.