US Bridges

SR1612 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi. W. Jct. SR1652 · Structure no. 000000000450162

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1612 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1612 over Buffalo Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1612
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.01 Mi. W. Jct. SR1652
RouteState Highway 1612
Coordinates35.46748, -81.48986
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2017)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1612 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1612 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1612 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1612 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1612 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.