US Bridges

SR2795 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2770 · Structure no. 000000000810175

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2795 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2795 over Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2795
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2770
RouteState Highway 2795
Coordinates36.14308, -79.64787
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2013)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR2795 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2795 over 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR2795 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2795 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2795 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.