S.Elm-Eugene St. over South Buffalo Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. S. Jct. I-40 · Structure no. 000000000810003
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.Elm-Eugene St. over South Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.Elm-Eugene St. over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 81 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.Elm-Eugene St. over South Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.Elm-Eugene St. over South Buffalo Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does S.Elm-Eugene St. over South Buffalo Creek carry?
About 27,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S.Elm-Eugene St. over South Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns S.Elm-Eugene St. over South Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.