US Bridges

Jamesford Drive over Long Branch

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · .25 Mi.E.Jct.Morris Farm · Structure no. 000000000810897

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jamesford Drive over Long Branch is a steel culvert carrying Jamesford Drive over Long Branch in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJamesford Drive
CrossesLong Branch
Location.25 Mi.E.Jct.Morris Farm
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.03235, -79.93757
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1980)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jamesford Drive over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jamesford Drive over Long Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jamesford Drive over Long Branch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jamesford Drive over Long Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Jamesford Drive over Long Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.