Piedmont Parkway over Piedmont Lake
GoodGuilford County, North Carolina · 1MI.E.JCT.EAST Chester DR · Structure no. 000000000811098
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Piedmont Parkway over Piedmont Lake is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Piedmont Parkway over Piedmont Lake in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Piedmont Parkway over Piedmont Lake built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Piedmont Parkway over Piedmont Lake 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 2023.
How much traffic does Piedmont Parkway over Piedmont Lake carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Piedmont Parkway over Piedmont Lake?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Piedmont Parkway over Piedmont Lake?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.