US Bridges

Four Seasons Blvd. over South Buffalo Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · .01MI.S.JCT.CHELTANHAM Bl · Structure no. 000000000810480

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Four Seasons Blvd. over South Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Four Seasons Blvd. over South 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFour Seasons Blvd.
CrossesSouth Buffalo Creek
Location.01MI.S.JCT.CHELTANHAM Bl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.03539, -79.83333
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (1998)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Four Seasons Blvd. over South Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is Four Seasons Blvd. over South Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Four Seasons Blvd. over South Buffalo Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Four Seasons Blvd. over South Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Four Seasons Blvd. over South Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.