US70 over Buffalo Shoals Creek
FairIredell County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1333 · Structure no. 000000000970013
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 over Buffalo Shoals Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US70 over Buffalo Shoals Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70 over Buffalo Shoals Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70 over Buffalo Shoals 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US70 over Buffalo Shoals Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US70 over Buffalo Shoals Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US70 over Buffalo Shoals Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.