Nc88 over Buffalo Creek

Poor Condition77 years old6,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAshe
Location.3 Mi.s.jct.sr1507
CarriesNc88
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Coordinates36.45486, -81.51649

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length117.8 ft (35.9 m)
Max Span44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area362.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1949

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000090049

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