US Bridges

SR1651 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1653 · Structure no. 000000000450163

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1651 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1651 over Buffalo Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1651
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1653
RouteState Highway 1651
CountyCleveland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.45408, -81.49272
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2017)
Projected traffic300 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1651 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1651 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1651 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1651 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1651 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.