US Bridges

East Jj Drive over South Buffalo Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.10MI.E.JCT.S.ELM-EUGENE · Structure no. 000000000810882

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Jj Drive over South Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying East Jj Drive over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Jj Drive
CrossesSouth Buffalo Creek
Location0.10MI.E.JCT.S.ELM-EUGENE
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.0325, -79.78908
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Jj Drive over South Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Jj Drive 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does East Jj Drive over South Buffalo Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East Jj Drive over South Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns East Jj Drive over South Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.