US Bridges

SR1123 over West Buffalo Creek

Good

Graham County, North Carolina · .7 MI.N.JCT.SR1121 · Structure no. 000000000750018

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1123
CrossesWest Buffalo Creek
Location.7 MI.N.JCT.SR1121
RouteState Highway 1123
Coordinates35.32063, -83.90561
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
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 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR1123 over West Buffalo Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1123 over West Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1123 over West Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.