SR1133 over Buffalo Creek
PoorAshe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1125 · Structure no. 000000000090051
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1133 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1133 over Buffalo Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.
It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1133 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1133 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 SR1133 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1133 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1133 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.