US Bridges

SR1123 over West Buffalo Creek

Fair

Graham County, North Carolina · .5 MI.S.JCT.SR1148 · Structure no. 000000000750017

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1123 over West Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1123 over West Buffalo Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1123
CrossesWest Buffalo Creek
Location.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1148
RouteState Highway 1123
CountyGraham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.32435, -83.89637
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR1123 over West Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1123 over West Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1123 over West Buffalo Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1123 over West Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1123 over West Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.