US Bridges

Bryan St. over Prong of Mayo River

FairPosted for load

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.E.Jct.Main Street · Structure no. 000000001570167

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryan St. over Prong of Mayo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bryan St. over Prong of Mayo River in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBryan St.
CrossesProng of Mayo River
Location0.4 Mi.E.Jct.Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.46429, -79.92099
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1991)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bryan St. over Prong of Mayo River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Bryan St. over Prong of Mayo 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bryan St. over Prong of Mayo River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bryan St. over Prong of Mayo River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bryan St. over Prong of Mayo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.