US Bridges

Bothwell Street over Stream Off Buffalo Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. E. Jct.Mlk Jr DR · Structure no. 000000000810416

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bothwell Street over Stream Off Buffalo Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bothwell Street over Stream Off Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBothwell Street
CrossesStream Off Buffalo Creek
Location0.25 Mi. E. Jct.Mlk Jr DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.04753, -79.7702
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1998)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bothwell Street over Stream Off Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bothwell Street over Stream Off 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 Bothwell Street over Stream Off Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bothwell Street over Stream Off Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Bothwell Street over Stream Off Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.