US Bridges

SR1314 over Cr. Off Buffkin Pond

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. JCT SR1346 · Structure no. 000000000470105

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1314 over Cr. Off Buffkin Pond is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1314 over Cr. Off Buffkin Pond in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1314
CrossesCr. Off Buffkin Pond
Location0.2 Mi. E. JCT SR1346
RouteState Highway 1314
Coordinates34.21239, -78.93494
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2017)
Projected traffic780 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 SR1314 over Cr. Off Buffkin Pond built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1314 over Cr. Off Buffkin Pond 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1314 over Cr. Off Buffkin Pond carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1314 over Cr. Off Buffkin Pond?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1314 over Cr. Off Buffkin Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.