US Bridges

Pembroke Road over Stream

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.S.Jct.Fairway St. · Structure no. 000000000810430

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pembroke Road over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pembroke Road over Stream in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPembroke Road
CrossesStream
Location0.1 Mi.S.Jct.Fairway St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08888, -79.83305
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (1998)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pembroke Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pembroke Road over Stream 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 Pembroke Road over Stream carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pembroke Road over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Pembroke Road over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.