US Bridges

Piedmont Pkwy E over East Fork Deep River

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · .5MI.E.JCT.EASTCHESTER DR · Structure no. 000000000811100

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piedmont Pkwy E over East Fork Deep River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Piedmont Pkwy E over East Fork Deep River 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPiedmont Pkwy E
CrossesEast Fork Deep River
Location.5MI.E.JCT.EASTCHESTER DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.0531, -79.95393
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.2 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 traffic3,100 (2021)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Piedmont Pkwy E over East Fork Deep River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piedmont Pkwy E over East 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 Piedmont Pkwy E over East Fork Deep River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Piedmont Pkwy E over East Fork Deep River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Piedmont Pkwy E over East Fork Deep River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.