US220 over South Buffalo Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. S. Jct. I40 · Structure no. 000000000810037
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 57 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US220 over South Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US220 over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US220 over South Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US220 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US220 over South Buffalo Creek carry?
About 31,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US220 over South Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns US220 over South Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.