US Bridges

Pinecroft Road over Twin Lakes

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · .2 Mi.S.Jct.Vanstory St. · Structure no. 000000000810489

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,900
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinecroft Road over Twin Lakes is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinecroft Road over Twin Lakes in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPinecroft Road
CrossesTwin Lakes
Location.2 Mi.S.Jct.Vanstory St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.03346, -79.84053
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2019)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Pinecroft Road over Twin Lakes built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinecroft Road over Twin Lakes 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 Pinecroft Road over Twin Lakes carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pinecroft Road over Twin Lakes?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Pinecroft Road over Twin Lakes?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.