US Bridges

Murrow Blvd. over Church Street

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.W.Jct.Summit Ave. · Structure no. 000000000810462

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

About this bridge

Murrow Blvd. over Church Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murrow Blvd. over Church Street 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.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMurrow Blvd.
CrossesChurch Street
Location0.3 Mi.W.Jct.Summit Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.07934, -79.7866
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2021)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Church Street built?

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

What condition is Murrow Blvd. over Church Street 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 Church Street carry?

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

How long is Murrow Blvd. over Church Street?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Murrow Blvd. over Church Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.