US Bridges

E.Cornwallis Drive over Norfolk Srr

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 500FT.E.JCT.N.CHURCH St. · Structure no. 000000000810567

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.Cornwallis Drive over Norfolk Srr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E.Cornwallis Drive over Norfolk Srr in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesE.Cornwallis Drive
CrossesNorfolk Srr
Location500FT.E.JCT.N.CHURCH St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.10201, -79.77986
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2021)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E.Cornwallis Drive over Norfolk Srr built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is E.Cornwallis Drive over Norfolk Srr 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 E.Cornwallis Drive over Norfolk Srr carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E.Cornwallis Drive over Norfolk Srr?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns E.Cornwallis Drive over Norfolk Srr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.