Garland Drive over North Buffalo Creek
FairPosted for loadGuilford County, North Carolina · 50`E.JCT.BENJ.PKY&GARLARD · Structure no. 000000000810393
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 1998 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garland Drive over North Buffalo Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Garland Drive over North Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garland Drive over North Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garland Drive over North 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Garland Drive over North Buffalo Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Garland Drive over North Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Garland Drive over North Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.