US Bridges

Murrow Blvd. over Southern Railroad

FairPosted for load

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.W.Jct.Summit Ave. · Structure no. 000000000810461

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murrow Blvd. over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murrow Blvd. over Southern Railroad in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMurrow Blvd.
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location0.2 Mi.W.Jct.Summit Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.07937, -79.78572
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2021)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Murrow Blvd. over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murrow Blvd. over Southern Railroad 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 Murrow Blvd. over Southern Railroad carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Murrow Blvd. over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Murrow Blvd. over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.