US Bridges

Battleground Ave. over North Buffalo Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.15 N.Jct.Hill St. · Structure no. 000000000810466

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battleground Ave. over North Buffalo Creek is a concrete frame carrying Battleground Ave. over North 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 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBattleground Ave.
CrossesNorth Buffalo Creek
Location0.15 N.Jct.Hill St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08165, -79.80205
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2021)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Battleground Ave. over North Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Battleground Ave. 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 Battleground Ave. over North Buffalo Creek carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Battleground Ave. over North Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Battleground Ave. over North Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.