SR3762 over South Buffalo Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. I 40 · Structure no. 000000000810223
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3762 over South Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3762 over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 89 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3762 over South Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is SR3762 over South Buffalo Creek 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 SR3762 over South Buffalo Creek carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR3762 over South Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns SR3762 over South Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.