SR1432 over Buff Creek
GoodPosted for loadJackson County, North Carolina · 25 FT.W.JCT.SR1457 · Structure no. 000000000990318
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1941
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1432 over Buff Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1432 over Buff Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 104 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1432 over Buff Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.
What condition is SR1432 over Buff 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1432 over Buff Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1432 over Buff Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR1432 over Buff Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.