US70 over South Buffalo Creek
GoodGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR2819 · Structure no. 000000000810993
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 384 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 over South Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 US70 over South Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70 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 US70 over South Buffalo Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US70 over South Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns US70 over South Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.