SR1979 over I74 US311
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 1.45 Mi. E. Jct. SR1009 · Structure no. 000000000810761
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1979 over I74 US311 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1979 over I74 US311 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1979 over I74 US311 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1979 over I74 US311 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1979 over I74 US311 carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1979 over I74 US311?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns SR1979 over I74 US311?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.