Elm Street over Richland Creek
FairPosted for loadGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.N.JCT.MILL Avenue · Structure no. 000000000810433
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Richland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over Richland Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Street over Richland Creek 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 Elm Street over Richland Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Richland Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.