SR1403 over Big Buffalo Creek
FairPosted for loadLee County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1400 · Structure no. 000000001050097
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1403 over Big Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1403 over Big Buffalo Creek in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1403 over Big Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1403 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR1403 over Big Buffalo Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1403 over Big Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1403 over Big Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.