US29 over Buffalo Creek
FairGuilford 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).
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 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.