US Bridges

W. Hartley Drive over Rich Fork

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 500 E. Jct. Ingleside DR · Structure no. 000000000811290

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Hartley Drive over Rich Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Hartley Drive over Rich Fork in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Hartley Drive
CrossesRich Fork
Location500 E. Jct. Ingleside DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.99033, -80.03691
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2021)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 W. Hartley Drive over Rich Fork built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Hartley Drive over Rich Fork 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 W. Hartley Drive over Rich Fork carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W. Hartley Drive over Rich Fork?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns W. Hartley Drive over Rich Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.