NC37 over Buckland Mill Branch
GoodGates County, North Carolina · 2.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1303 · Structure no. 000000000730029
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC37 over Buckland Mill Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC37 over Buckland Mill Branch in Gates County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 NC37 over Buckland Mill Branch built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC37 over Buckland Mill Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does NC37 over Buckland Mill Branch carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC37 over Buckland Mill Branch?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns NC37 over Buckland Mill Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.