Patton Ave. over S.Buffalo Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 50FT.W.JCT.US421 · Structure no. 000000000810601
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Patton Ave. over S.Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patton Ave. over S.Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 58 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Patton Ave. over S.Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Patton Ave. 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 Patton Ave. over S.Buffalo Creek carry?
About 8,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Patton Ave. over S.Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Patton Ave. over S.Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.