US Bridges

SR1417 over South Buffalo Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.89 Mi. W. Jct. SR1007 · Structure no. 000000000810328

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1417 over South Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1417 over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 69 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1417
CrossesSouth Buffalo Creek
Location0.89 Mi. W. Jct. SR1007
RouteState Highway 1417
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.03304, -79.81295
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1996)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1417 over South Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR1417 over South 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 SR1417 over South Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1417 over South Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1417 over South Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.