US Bridges

Walker Avenue over SR2254

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.35 Mi. E. Jct. SR1117 · Structure no. 000000000810488

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Avenue over SR2254 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker Avenue over SR2254 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWalker Avenue
CrossesSR2254
Location0.35 Mi. E. Jct. SR1117
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.06903, -79.84139
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2019)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Walker Avenue over SR2254 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Avenue over SR2254 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Walker Avenue over SR2254 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Walker Avenue over SR2254?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Avenue over SR2254?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.