I40 & I85 Bus. over South Buffalo Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI E JCT US29 · Structure no. 000000000810357
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 & I85 Bus. over South Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 & I85 Bus. over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 32,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,500 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 117 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 & I85 Bus. over South Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 & I85 Bus. 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 I40 & I85 Bus. over South Buffalo Creek carry?
About 32,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 & I85 Bus. over South Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.
Who owns I40 & I85 Bus. over South Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.