US Bridges

US70 US220 over North Buffalo Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.65 MI N. Jct. SR1001 · Structure no. 000000000810287

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 US220 over North Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 US220 over North Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,000 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70 US220
CrossesNorth Buffalo Creek
Location0.65 MI N. Jct. SR1001
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08841, -79.79589
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2022)
Projected traffic96,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US70 US220 over North Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 US220 over North 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US70 US220 over North Buffalo Creek carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70 US220 over North Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns US70 US220 over North Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.