Fun fact: The average American crosses 4 bridges a day without even noticing.
Fun fact: The average American crosses 4 bridges a day without even noticing.
A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
over YADKIN VALLEY R.R.
.25 MI.E.JCT.SR2000
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 6 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 9,000 vehicles per day and is 28 years old.
Its sufficiency rating of 63.0 places it below the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 24 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 147 feet long — a quick crossing, under 5 seconds at highway speed.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 24 feet above ground — moderate height, similar to a 3-5 story building.
About 9,000 vehicles cross daily — light traffic, a smooth crossing.
The deck is 41 feet wide with 2-3 lanes — moderate width.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1998
28 years old
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
Total Length
147 ft
44.8 m
Deck Width
41 ft
12.5 m
Spans
3
sections between supports
Max Span
61 ft
longest unsupported section (18.5 m)
Traffic Lanes
2 lanes
One-way traffic
Clearance Below
24 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
9,000vehicles/day
36.44436°N, 80.60770°W
Prestressed Concrete Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
A prestressed concrete stringer bridge uses pretensioned concrete beams, where steel tendons are stretched before concrete is poured. This creates stronger, lighter spans.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.