SR1291 over Buffalo Creek
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · 150FT.W.JCT.NC88 194 · Structure no. 000000000090449
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1291 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1291 over Buffalo Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SR1291 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1291 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1291 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is SR1291 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1291 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.