Hobbs Road over North Buffalo Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.N.JCT.FRIENDLY Ave. · Structure no. 000000000810446
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hobbs Road over North Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hobbs Road over North Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hobbs Road over North Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hobbs Road over North 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 Hobbs Road over North Buffalo Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Hobbs Road over North Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Hobbs Road over North Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.