SR1843 over Buck Creek
FairPosted for loadCumberland County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. NC24 · Structure no. 000000000510150
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1843 over Buck Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1843 over Buck Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1843 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1843 over Buck 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR1843 over Buck Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1843 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1843 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.