SR1420 over Little Buffalo Creek
GoodLee County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1468 · Structure no. 000000001050002
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1420 over Little Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1420 over Little Buffalo Creek in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1420 over Little Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1420 over Little Buffalo 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1420 over Little Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1420 over Little Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1420 over Little Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.