SR4240E over South Buffalo Creek
GoodGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI W JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000000810121
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 215 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR4240E over South Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4240E over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 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).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR4240E over South Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR4240E over South Buffalo Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2019 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 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR4240E over South Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.