South Holden Road over South Buffalo Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · .10 MI.N.JCT.I40 · Structure no. 000000000810444
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Holden Road over South Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying South Holden Road over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 58 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was South Holden Road over South Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is South Holden Road 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 South Holden Road over South Buffalo Creek carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is South Holden Road over South Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns South Holden Road over South Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.