Maplewood Lane over South Buffalo Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi.S.Jct.Meadowvw.Dr · Structure no. 000000000810443
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maplewood Lane over South Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Maplewood Lane over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 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 Maplewood Lane over South Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maplewood Lane 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 Maplewood Lane over South Buffalo Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Maplewood Lane over South Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Maplewood Lane over South Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.