N. Elam Avenue over North Buffalo Creek
PoorGuilford County, North Carolina · .05MI.S Jct.Benjamin Pkwy · Structure no. 000000000810424
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 1998 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N. Elam Avenue over North Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Elam Avenue over North Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 60 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 N. Elam Avenue over North Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is N. Elam Avenue 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 N. Elam Avenue over North Buffalo Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is N. Elam Avenue over North Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns N. Elam Avenue over North Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.