US Bridges

US421 NC27 over West Buies Creek

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1513 · Structure no. 000000000850006

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US421 NC27 over West Buies Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US421 NC27 over West Buies Creek in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS421 NC27
CrossesWest Buies Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1513
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates35.40719, -78.76299
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic18,000 (2021)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US421 NC27 over West Buies Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US421 NC27 over West Buies 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US421 NC27 over West Buies Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US421 NC27 over West Buies Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US421 NC27 over West Buies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.