SR1526 over Buffalo Shoals Creek
GoodIredell County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1528 · Structure no. 000000000970100
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1526 over Buffalo Shoals Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1526 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1526 over Buffalo Shoals Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1526 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 SR1526 over Buffalo Shoals Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1526 over Buffalo Shoals Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1526 over Buffalo Shoals Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.