US Bridges

NC222 over Br. of Buffalo Creek

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. of Jct. SR2161 · Structure no. 000000001010464

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC222 over Br. of Buffalo Creek is a steel culvert carrying NC222 over Br. of Buffalo Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC222
CrossesBr. of Buffalo Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. of Jct. SR2161
RouteState Highway 222
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.61996, -78.14251
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 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 traffic3,400 (2019)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NC222 over Br. of Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC222 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does NC222 over Br. of Buffalo Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC222 over Br. of Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns NC222 over Br. of Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.