US Bridges

SR1151 over Branch of Buffalo Creek

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. NC73 · Structure no. 000000001530176

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1151 over Branch of Buffalo Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1151 over Branch of Buffalo Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1151
CrossesBranch of Buffalo Creek
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. NC73
RouteState Highway 1151
Coordinates35.12178, -79.88289
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 inspectionOctober 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 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1151 over Branch of Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1151 over Branch 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR1151 over Branch of Buffalo Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1151 over Branch of Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1151 over Branch of Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.