US Bridges

SR2154 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI W of NC207 · Structure no. 000000001790448

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2154 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2154 over Buffalo Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR2154
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.1 MI W of NC207
RouteState Highway 2154
Coordinates34.84464, -80.53286
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 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 traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR2154 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2154 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 SR2154 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2154 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR2154 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.