SR1509 over Buffalo Creek
PoorPosted for loadRockingham County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. W. Jct. SR1508 · Structure no. 000000001570172
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1509 over Buffalo Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1509 over Buffalo Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1509 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is SR1509 over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1509 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1509 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1509 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.