US Bridges

SR1534 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1535 · Structure no. 000000001350051

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1534 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1534 over Buffalo Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1534
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1535
RouteState Highway 1534
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.20769, -78.95815
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.2 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 traffic320 (2016)
Projected traffic640 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1534 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1534 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1534 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is SR1534 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1534 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.