US Bridges

SR1141 over Buckhead Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.2MI. W. of JCT.SR1399 · Structure no. 000000000510259

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1141 over Buckhead Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1141 over Buckhead Creek in Cumberland 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1141
CrossesBuckhead Creek
Location0.2MI. W. of JCT.SR1399
RouteState Highway 1141
Coordinates35.01054, -78.95051
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2018)
Projected traffic51,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1141 over Buckhead Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1141 over Buckhead 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1141 over Buckhead Creek carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1141 over Buckhead Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1141 over Buckhead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.