Fairmont Street over North Buffalo Creek
PoorPosted for loadGuilford County, North Carolina · .03 Mi.W.Jct.E Lake Ave · Structure no. 000000000810396
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1998 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairmont Street over North Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fairmont Street over North Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairmont Street over North Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairmont Street over North Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Fairmont Street over North Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Fairmont Street over North Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Fairmont Street over North Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.