US Bridges

Cridland RD over North Buffalo Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 50 Ft.S.Jct.Latham Dr. · Structure no. 000000000810398

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cridland RD over North Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cridland RD 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.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCridland RD
CrossesNorth Buffalo Creek
Location50 Ft.S.Jct.Latham Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.09133, -79.79294
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2017)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Cridland RD over North Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cridland RD 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 Cridland RD over North Buffalo Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cridland RD over North Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cridland RD over North Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.