SR1674 over Buffalo Creek
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · 15 FT.E.JCT.SR1505 · Structure no. 000000000090503
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1674 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1674 over Buffalo Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1674 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1674 over Buffalo 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does SR1674 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1674 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR1674 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.