Wentworth St. over S. Prong Terrys Creek
PoorPosted for loadRockingham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.W.Jct. US29 Bus. · Structure no. 000000001570238
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1922
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wentworth St. over S. Prong Terrys Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Wentworth St. over S. Prong Terrys Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1922, so it is 115 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wentworth St. over S. Prong Terrys Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1922.
What condition is Wentworth St. over S. Prong Terrys Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Wentworth St. over S. Prong Terrys Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wentworth St. over S. Prong Terrys Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Wentworth St. over S. Prong Terrys Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.