US Bridges

US29 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. JCT Cone Blvd. · Structure no. 000000000810346

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US29 over Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 77 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 63,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,500 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS29
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. JCT Cone Blvd.
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.10472, -79.76172
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,000 (2021)
Projected traffic63,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 US29 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US29 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US29 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 63,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US29 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns US29 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.