US Bridges

Nealtown RD over North Buffalo Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. White ST · Structure no. 000000000811300

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nealtown RD over North Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nealtown RD over North Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNealtown RD
CrossesNorth Buffalo Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. White ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.11054, -79.73702
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nealtown RD over North Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nealtown RD over North 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 Nealtown RD over North Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nealtown RD over North Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nealtown RD over North Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.