US70 over Buffalo Creek
GoodGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. E. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000000810528
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US70 over Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is US70 over 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US70 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 31,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US70 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns US70 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.