SR1457 over Buff Creek
FairPosted for loadJackson County, North Carolina · .8 MI.N.JCT.SR1458 · Structure no. 000000000990033
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1457 over Buff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1457 over Buff Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1457 over Buff Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is SR1457 over Buff 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1457 over Buff Creek carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1457 over Buff Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1457 over Buff Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.