US Bridges

SR2820 over South Buffalo Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2770 · Structure no. 000000000810160

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2820 over South Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2820 over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2820
CrossesSouth Buffalo Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2770
RouteState Highway 2820
Coordinates36.11967, -79.66937
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR2820 over South Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2820 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2820 over South Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2820 over South Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2820 over South Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.