US Bridges

SR2254 over SR2147

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR2176 · Structure no. 000000000810470

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2254 over SR2147 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2254 over SR2147 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,000 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2254
CrossesSR2147
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR2176
RouteState Highway 2254
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08201, -79.8294
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2022)
Projected traffic84,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2254 over SR2147 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2254 over SR2147 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR2254 over SR2147 carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR2254 over SR2147?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns SR2254 over SR2147?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.