US421N over Big Buffalo Creek
GoodLee County, North Carolina · 300 S. Jct. SR1400 · Structure no. 000000001050154
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421N over Big Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421N over Big Buffalo Creek in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 US421N over Big Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is US421N over Big 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 2023.
How much traffic does US421N over Big Buffalo Creek carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US421N over Big Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US421N over Big Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.