SR1503 over Buffalo Creek
GoodCaldwell County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1502 · Structure no. 000000000270164
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1503 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1503 over Buffalo Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1503 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1503 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does SR1503 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1503 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1503 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.