US Bridges

Regency Drive over E. Fork Deep River

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · .3MI.E.JCT.NC68 · Structure no. 000000000810896

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Regency Drive over E. Fork Deep River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Regency Drive over E. Fork Deep River in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRegency Drive
CrossesE. Fork Deep River
Location.3MI.E.JCT.NC68
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.06073, -79.95654
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (1988)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Regency Drive over E. Fork Deep River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Regency Drive over E. Fork Deep River 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 Regency Drive over E. Fork Deep River carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Regency Drive over E. Fork Deep River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Regency Drive over E. Fork Deep River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.