US Bridges

SR2254 Ramp over Buffalo Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1008 · Structure no. 000000000810555

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2254 Ramp over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2254 Ramp over Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2254 Ramp
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1008
RouteState Highway 2254
Coordinates36.08049, -79.82938
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2021)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2254 Ramp over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2254 Ramp 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR2254 Ramp over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR2254 Ramp over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2254 Ramp over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.