US Bridges

NC157 (guess Rd) over Byrds Creek

Good

Person County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1115 · Structure no. 000000001450014

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC157 (guess Rd) over Byrds Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC157 (guess Rd) over Byrds Creek in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC157 (guess Rd)
CrossesByrds Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1115
RouteState Highway 157
Coordinates36.25787, -79.03678
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NC157 (guess Rd) over Byrds Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC157 (guess Rd) over Byrds Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NC157 (guess Rd) over Byrds Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC157 (guess Rd) over Byrds Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC157 (guess Rd) over Byrds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.