SR1657 over Little Buffalo Creek
FairCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1905 · Structure no. 000000000450375
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1657 over Little Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1657 over Little Buffalo Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1657 over Little Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1657 over Little 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1657 over Little Buffalo Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1657 over Little 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 SR1657 over Little Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.