I785N I840E over South Buffalo Creek
GoodGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.54 Mi. S. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000000810986
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 320 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I785N I840E over South Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I785N I840E over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2040. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 I785N I840E over South Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is I785N I840E over South 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I785N I840E over South Buffalo Creek carry?
About 13,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I785N I840E over South Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I785N I840E over South Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.