US Bridges

Hamilton Street over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.JCT.KIVETT Drive · Structure no. 000000000810392

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Street over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hamilton Street over Norfolk Southern RR in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHamilton Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.1MI.S.JCT.KIVETT Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.95861, -80.00332
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 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 Hamilton Street over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Street over Norfolk 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 Hamilton Street over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.