US421BUS over Big Buffalo Creek
FairLee County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. US1 · Structure no. 000000001050009
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421BUS over Big Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US421BUS over Big Buffalo Creek in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,600 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US421BUS over Big Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US421BUS over Big Buffalo 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US421BUS over Big Buffalo Creek carry?
About 9,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US421BUS over Big Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns US421BUS over Big Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.