N. Elam Avenue over North Buffalo Creek

Poor Condition68 years old3,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Location.05mi.s Jct.benjamin PKWY
CarriesN. Elam Avenue
CrossesNorth Buffalo Creek
Coordinates36.08462, -79.82189

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length60.7 ft (18.5 m)
Max Span58.7 ft (17.9 m)
Deck Width59.7 ft (18.2 m)
Deck Area336.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1958

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,000 (1998)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000810424

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