SR4121 over Buffalo Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. I-40 · Structure no. 000000000810138
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR4121 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR4121 over Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR4121 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR4121 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR4121 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 28,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR4121 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR4121 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.