US Bridges

SR1322 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1005 · Structure no. 000000001530237

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1322 over Buffalo Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1322 over Buffalo Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1322
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1005
RouteState Highway 1322
Coordinates35.15139, -79.84194
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1322 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1322 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SR1322 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1322 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1322 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.