US Bridges

SR1484 over Buffalo Creek

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Moore County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1479 · Structure no. 000000001250178

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1484 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1484 over Buffalo Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1484
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1479
RouteState Highway 1484
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.46424, -79.54443
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2017)
Projected traffic680 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1484 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1484 over 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SR1484 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1484 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1484 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.