US Bridges

Industrial Avenue over S.Buffalo Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.E.JCT.S.ELM-EUGUNE · Structure no. 000000000810473

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Avenue over S.Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Industrial Avenue over S.Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIndustrial Avenue
CrossesS.Buffalo Creek
Location0.2MI.E.JCT.S.ELM-EUGUNE
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.02902, -79.78561
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2021)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial Avenue over S.Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Avenue over S.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 Industrial Avenue over S.Buffalo Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Industrial Avenue over S.Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Industrial Avenue over S.Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.