US Bridges

West Friendly Ave. over North Buffalo Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. E. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000000810117

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Friendly Ave. over North Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Friendly Ave. over North Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 77 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Friendly Ave.
CrossesNorth Buffalo Creek
Location0.15 Mi. E. Jct. US70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08166, -79.82899
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2021)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West Friendly Ave. over North Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is West Friendly Ave. over North 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 West Friendly Ave. over North Buffalo Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Friendly Ave. over North Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns West Friendly Ave. over North Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.