Vanstory Street over South Buffalo Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.02MI.S.JCT.MURRYHILL RD · Structure no. 000000000810440
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 1998 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vanstory Street over South Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Vanstory Street over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vanstory Street over South Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vanstory Street over South 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 Vanstory Street over South Buffalo Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Vanstory Street over South Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Vanstory Street over South Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.