Merritt Drive over South Buffalo Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.S.JCT.PATTERSON St. · Structure no. 000000000810492
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merritt Drive over South Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Merritt Drive over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 54 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 Merritt Drive over South Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Merritt Drive over South 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 Merritt Drive over South Buffalo Creek carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Merritt Drive over South Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns Merritt Drive over South Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.