I40W US220W over South Buffalo Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. W. Jct. SR1007 · Structure no. 000000000810678
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40W US220W over South Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40W US220W over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 52,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,000 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40W US220W over South Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40W US220W over South 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I40W US220W over South Buffalo Creek carry?
About 52,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40W US220W over South Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I40W US220W over South Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.