US Bridges

SR1582 over Buttermilk Creek

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.35 Mi. S. Jct. SR1581 · Structure no. 000000000010032

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1582 over Buttermilk Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1582 over Buttermilk Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1582
CrossesButtermilk Creek
Location0.35 Mi. S. Jct. SR1581
RouteState Highway 1582
Coordinates36.22135, -79.4869
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2003)
Projected traffic580 by 2040
Trucks6%
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

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 SR1582 over Buttermilk Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1582 over Buttermilk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1582 over Buttermilk Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1582 over Buttermilk Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1582 over Buttermilk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.