SR1560 over Little Buffalo Creek
FairLee County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1515 · Structure no. 000000001050109
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1560 over Little Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1560 over Little Buffalo Creek in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.
It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1560 over Little Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1560 over Little 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1560 over Little Buffalo Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR1560 over Little Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1560 over Little Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.