US Bridges

SR1621 over South Prong Buffalo Cree

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1619 · Structure no. 000000000070223

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1621 over South Prong Buffalo Cree is a steel culvert carrying SR1621 over South Prong Buffalo Cree in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1621
CrossesSouth Prong Buffalo Cree
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1619
RouteState Highway 1621
Coordinates35.11788, -80.13162
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2016)
Projected traffic940 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1621 over South Prong Buffalo Cree built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1621 over South Prong Buffalo Cree 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1621 over South Prong Buffalo Cree carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1621 over South Prong Buffalo Cree?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR1621 over South Prong Buffalo Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.