NC162 over Buckhead Creek
GoodCumberland County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.E.JCT.NC59 · Structure no. 000000000510411
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC162 over Buckhead Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC162 over Buckhead Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 NC162 over Buckhead Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC162 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does NC162 over Buckhead Creek carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC162 over Buckhead Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC162 over Buckhead Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.