US Bridges

Boston Road over S.Buffalo Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.S.Jct.Hewitt St. · Structure no. 000000000810514

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boston Road over S.Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Boston Road over S.Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBoston Road
CrossesS.Buffalo Creek
Location0.4 Mi.S.Jct.Hewitt St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.05109, -79.86717
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Boston Road over S.Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boston Road 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 Boston Road over S.Buffalo Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Boston Road over S.Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Boston Road over S.Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.