US Bridges

Freeman Mill Rd. over N.Southern Railroad

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1007 · Structure no. 000000000810494

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeman Mill Rd. over N.Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeman Mill Rd. over N.Southern Railroad 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 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFreeman Mill Rd.
CrossesN.Southern Railroad
Location0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1007
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.06559, -79.79883
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2021)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeman Mill Rd. over N.Southern Railroad built?

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

What condition is Freeman Mill Rd. over N.Southern Railroad 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 Rd. over N.Southern Railroad carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Freeman Mill Rd. over N.Southern Railroad?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Freeman Mill Rd. over N.Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.