NC150 over Buffalo Creek
PoorCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1942 · Structure no. 000000000450076
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 225 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC150 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC150 over Buffalo Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC150 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC150 over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does NC150 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC150 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC150 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.