SR1314 over Buffalo Creek
GoodRutherford County, North Carolina · 02 MI.N.JCT.SR1306 · Structure no. 000000001610651
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1314 over Buffalo Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1314 over Buffalo Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1314 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1314 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR1314 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1314 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).
Who owns SR1314 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.