US Bridges

US 421 Nc 27 over Buies Creek

Fair

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. of Jct.Sr 2084 · Structure no. 000000000850012

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 421 Nc 27 over Buies Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 421 Nc 27 over 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS 421 Nc 27
CrossesBuies Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. of Jct.Sr 2084
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates35.40699, -78.74726
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2017)
Projected traffic34,000 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 US 421 Nc 27 over Buies Creek built?

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

What condition is US 421 Nc 27 over Buies 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 2025.

How much traffic does US 421 Nc 27 over Buies Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 421 Nc 27 over Buies Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 421 Nc 27 over Buies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.