SR1008 over Buffalo Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR2254 · Structure no. 000000000810082
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1008 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1008 over Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 89 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.
It carries about 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,800 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR1008 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is SR1008 over 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1008 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 9,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1008 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns SR1008 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.