US Bridges

Hill Street over North Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.S.Jct.Grayland St. · Structure no. 000000000810394

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Street over North Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hill Street over North Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHill Street
CrossesNorth Buffalo Creek
Location0.2 Mi.S.Jct.Grayland St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.08438, -79.79994
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (1998)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hill Street over North Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill Street 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 Hill Street over North Buffalo Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hill Street over North Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Hill Street over North Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.