US Bridges

NC182 over Little Buffalo Creek

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1657 · Structure no. 000000000450431

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC182 over Little Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC182 over Little Buffalo Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC182
CrossesLittle Buffalo Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1657
RouteState Highway 182
Coordinates35.42403, -81.45912
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 NC182 over Little Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC182 over Little 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 NC182 over Little Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC182 over Little Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns NC182 over Little Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.