SR1926 over Buffalo Creek
FairCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1920 · Structure no. 000000000450019
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1926 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1926 over Buffalo Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 53 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 6 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1926 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is SR1926 over Buffalo Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1926 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1926 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1926 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.