SR1117 (closed) over Buckhorn Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWake County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI S JCT SR1116 · Structure no. 000000001830345
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1117 (closed) over Buckhorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1117 (closed) over Buckhorn Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1117 (closed) over Buckhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1117 (closed) over Buckhorn Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does SR1117 (closed) over Buckhorn Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is SR1117 (closed) over Buckhorn Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1117 (closed) over Buckhorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.