US Bridges

Lafayette Ave over Stream

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · @ Inter.W.Cone Blvd. · Structure no. 000000000810450

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette Ave over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lafayette Ave over Stream in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLafayette Ave
CrossesStream
Location@ Inter.W.Cone Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.10816, -79.80776
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (1998)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Lafayette Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafayette Ave over Stream 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lafayette Ave over Stream carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lafayette Ave over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.