SR1503 over Buffalo Shoals Creek
GoodIredell County, North Carolina · 50 Ft. W. Jct. SR1505 · Structure no. 000000000970107
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1503 over Buffalo Shoals Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1503 over Buffalo Shoals Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1503 over Buffalo Shoals Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1503 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does SR1503 over Buffalo Shoals Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1503 over Buffalo Shoals Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1503 over Buffalo Shoals Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.