SR3000 over South Buffalo Creek
PoorPosted for loadGuilford County, North Carolina · 50 Ft. W.JCT.SR3028 · Structure no. 000000000810224
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 162 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3000 over South Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3000 over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3000 over South Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR3000 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR3000 over South Buffalo Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR3000 over South Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR3000 over South Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.