SR1470 over Buffalo Creek
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.W. JCT.SR1465 · Structure no. 000000000630066
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1470 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1470 over Buffalo Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1470 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1470 over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1470 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1470 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1470 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.