US Bridges

SR1333 over Buffalo Shoals Creek

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. E. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000000970086

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1333 over Buffalo Shoals Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1333 over Buffalo Shoals Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1333
CrossesBuffalo Shoals Creek
Location0.9 Mi. E. Jct. US70
RouteState Highway 1333
Coordinates35.72554, -81.02465
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1333 over Buffalo Shoals Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1333 over Buffalo Shoals 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1333 over Buffalo Shoals Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1333 over Buffalo Shoals Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR1333 over Buffalo Shoals Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.