US Bridges

E. Cone Blvd. over Prong of N.Buffalo Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi.W.Yanceyville ST · Structure no. 000000000810453

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Cone Blvd. over Prong of N.Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E. Cone Blvd. over Prong of N.Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. Cone Blvd.
CrossesProng of N.Buffalo Creek
Location0.01 Mi.W.Yanceyville ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.11275, -79.77658
Functional classUrban Local

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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2019)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E. Cone Blvd. over Prong of N.Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Cone Blvd. over Prong of N.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 E. Cone Blvd. over Prong of N.Buffalo Creek carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E. Cone Blvd. over Prong of N.Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns E. Cone Blvd. over Prong of N.Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.