SR2526 over North Buffalo Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.25 MI N. Jct. SR2610 · Structure no. 000000000810412
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2526 over North Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2526 over North Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 86 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 69 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 SR2526 over North Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is SR2526 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR2526 over North Buffalo Creek carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2526 over North Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns SR2526 over North Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.