US Bridges

NC8 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1955 · Structure no. 000000001690005

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC8 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NC8 over Buffalo Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC8
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1955
RouteState Highway 8
CountyStokes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.26424, -80.2291
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NC8 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC8 over 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 2025.

How much traffic does NC8 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC8 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns NC8 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.