US Bridges

W.Cornwallis Drive over Br. of Buffalo Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · .05MI.E.JCT.BENJAMIN Pkwy · Structure no. 000000000810426

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Cornwallis Drive over Br. of Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying W.Cornwallis Drive over Br. of 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW.Cornwallis Drive
CrossesBr. of Buffalo Creek
Location.05MI.E.JCT.BENJAMIN Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.09492, -79.82939
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2021)
Projected traffic12,600 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 W.Cornwallis Drive over Br. of Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is W.Cornwallis Drive over Br. of 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.Cornwallis Drive over Br. of Buffalo Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W.Cornwallis Drive over Br. of Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W.Cornwallis Drive over Br. of Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.