Willow Road over South Buffalo Creek
PoorGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1005 · Structure no. 000000000810239
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willow Road over South Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Willow Road over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 36 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willow Road over South Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Willow Road 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Willow Road over South Buffalo Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Willow Road over South Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Willow Road over South Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.