US Bridges

E.Vandalia Road over Branch S. Buffalo Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. E. Jct. SR3300 · Structure no. 000000000810525

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.Vandalia Road over Branch S. Buffalo Creek is a steel culvert carrying E.Vandalia Road over Branch S. Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesE.Vandalia Road
CrossesBranch S. Buffalo Creek
Location0.25 Mi. E. Jct. SR3300
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.01609, -79.78933
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
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 inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 E.Vandalia Road over Branch S. Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E.Vandalia Road over Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E.Vandalia Road over Branch S. Buffalo Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E.Vandalia Road over Branch S. Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns E.Vandalia Road over Branch S. Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.