SR1221 over Dutch Buffalo Ck. Creeek
FairRowan County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR2569 · Structure no. 000000001590126
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1221 over Dutch Buffalo Ck. Creeek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1221 over Dutch Buffalo Ck. Creeek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1221 over Dutch Buffalo Ck. Creeek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1221 over Dutch Buffalo Ck. Creeek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1221 over Dutch Buffalo Ck. Creeek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1221 over Dutch Buffalo Ck. Creeek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1221 over Dutch Buffalo Ck. Creeek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.