NC27 over Buffalo Creek
FairLincoln County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1115 · Structure no. 000000001090261
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC27 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC27 over Buffalo Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC27 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC27 over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does NC27 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC27 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NC27 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.