I40 Ramp over S. Buffalo Creek
GoodGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR4121 · Structure no. 000000000810310
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Ramp over S. Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 Ramp over S. Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Ramp over S. Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 Ramp over S. 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I40 Ramp over S. Buffalo Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 Ramp over S. Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I40 Ramp over S. Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.