I40 Ramps over Buffalo Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.10 Mi. E. Jct. SR4121 · Structure no. 000000000810315
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Ramps over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 Ramps over Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Ramps over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is I40 Ramps over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I40 Ramps over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 Ramps over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I40 Ramps over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.