US Bridges

SR2824 over Prong North Buffalo Crk.

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR2732 · Structure no. 000000000810165

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2824 over Prong North Buffalo Crk. is a steel culvert carrying SR2824 over Prong North Buffalo Crk. in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2824
CrossesProng North Buffalo Crk.
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR2732
RouteState Highway 2824
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.12762, -79.69873
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 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 SR2824 over Prong North Buffalo Crk. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2824 over Prong North Buffalo Crk. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2824 over Prong North Buffalo Crk. carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2824 over Prong North Buffalo Crk.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR2824 over Prong North Buffalo Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.