US Bridges

SR4240E over South Buffalo Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI W JCT I40 · Structure no. 000000000810109

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4240E over South Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4240E over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR4240E
CrossesSouth Buffalo Creek
Location0.4 MI W JCT I40
RouteState Highway 4240
Coordinates36.05314, -79.73931
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR4240E over South Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4240E over South Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SR4240E over South Buffalo Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR4240E over South Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR4240E over South Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.