US Bridges

SR2719 over Prong Buffalo Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR2797 · Structure no. 000000000810192

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2719 over Prong Buffalo Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2719 over Prong Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2719
CrossesProng Buffalo Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR2797
RouteState Highway 2719
Coordinates36.15205, -79.6137
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 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 traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2719 over Prong Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2719 over Prong 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR2719 over Prong Buffalo Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2719 over Prong Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR2719 over Prong Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.