US Bridges

SR1700 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI W JCT SR1720 · Structure no. 000000001010173

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1700 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1700 over Buffalo Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1700
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.8 MI W JCT SR1720
RouteState Highway 1700
Coordinates35.69642, -78.34384
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1700 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1700 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1700 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1700 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1700 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.