US Bridges

SR1932 over Ut to Buffalo Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. NC8 · Structure no. 000000000670204

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1932 over Ut to Buffalo Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1932 over Ut to Buffalo Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1932
CrossesUt to Buffalo Creek
Location0.8 Mi. E. Jct. NC8
RouteState Highway 1932
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.21856, -80.23968
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2000)
Projected traffic640 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1932 over Ut to Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1932 over Ut to 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1932 over Ut to Buffalo Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1932 over Ut to Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1932 over Ut to Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.