US Bridges

SR4763 over South Buffalo Creek

PoorPosted for load

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI W JCT SR2819 · Structure no. 000000000810167

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4763 over South Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR4763 over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR4763
CrossesSouth Buffalo Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT SR2819
RouteState Highway 4763
Coordinates36.08966, -79.68816
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR4763 over South Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4763 over South Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR4763 over South Buffalo Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR4763 over South Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR4763 over South Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.