US Bridges

US311 over I74 US311 (future)

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1524 · Structure no. 000000001510528

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US311 over I74 US311 (future) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US311 over I74 US311 (future) in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,200 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS311
CrossesI74 US311 (future)
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1524
RouteU.S. Route 311
Coordinates35.82124, -79.85524
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2021)
Projected traffic17,200 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US311 over I74 US311 (future) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US311 over I74 US311 (future) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US311 over I74 US311 (future) carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US311 over I74 US311 (future)?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US311 over I74 US311 (future)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.