US Bridges

Freeman Mill Road over W.Whittington Street

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N.Jct.Randleman RD · Structure no. 000000000810493

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeman Mill Road over W.Whittington Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeman Mill Road over W.Whittington Street in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFreeman Mill Road
CrossesW.Whittington Street
Location0.1 Mi.N.Jct.Randleman RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.05962, -79.80092
Functional classUrban Local

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 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2022)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeman Mill Road over W.Whittington Street built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeman Mill Road over W.Whittington 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 Freeman Mill Road over W.Whittington Street carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Freeman Mill Road over W.Whittington Street?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Freeman Mill Road over W.Whittington Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.