W.Smith Street over N.Buffalo Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 100FT. S. Jct. SR2085 · Structure no. 000000000810397
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W.Smith Street over N.Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W.Smith Street over N.Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 70 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 | 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 W.Smith Street over N.Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is W.Smith Street over N.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 W.Smith Street over N.Buffalo Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is W.Smith Street over N.Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns W.Smith Street over N.Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.