I40 I85 Bus US29 over Branch South Buffalo Crk
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000000810585
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 118,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 I85 Bus US29 over Branch South Buffalo Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 I85 Bus US29 over Branch South Buffalo Crk in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 71 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 118,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 236,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 I85 Bus US29 over Branch South Buffalo Crk built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is I40 I85 Bus US29 over Branch South Buffalo Crk 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 I40 I85 Bus US29 over Branch South Buffalo Crk carry?
About 118,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 I85 Bus US29 over Branch South Buffalo Crk?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns I40 I85 Bus US29 over Branch South Buffalo Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.