Vance Street over Pennwood Branch
FairRandolph County, North Carolina · .1 Mi.E.Jct.Meadow Rd. · Structure no. 000000001510245
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1998 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vance Street over Pennwood Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vance Street over Pennwood Branch in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vance Street over Pennwood Branch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vance Street over Pennwood Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Vance Street over Pennwood Branch carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Vance Street over Pennwood Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Vance Street over Pennwood Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.