US Bridges

SR2159 over Br. of Buffalo Creek

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI E JCT SR2148 · Structure no. 000000001010215

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2159 over Br. of Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2159 over Br. of Buffalo Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2159
CrossesBr. of Buffalo Creek
Location0.9 MI E JCT SR2148
RouteState Highway 2159
Coordinates35.61845, -78.14892
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR2159 over Br. of Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2159 over Br. of 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR2159 over Br. of Buffalo Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2159 over Br. of Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2159 over Br. of Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.