US Bridges

SR1486 over I74 US311

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1471 · Structure no. 000000000810839

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1486 over I74 US311 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1486 over I74 US311 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1486
CrossesI74 US311
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1471
RouteState Highway 1486
Coordinates35.98239, -79.97426
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2021)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR1486 over I74 US311 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1486 over I74 US311 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1486 over I74 US311 carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1486 over I74 US311?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR1486 over I74 US311?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.