US Bridges

SR1119 over Buckhorn Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1116 · Structure no. 000000001830636

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1119 over Buckhorn Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1119 over Buckhorn Creek in Wake 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1119
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1116
RouteState Highway 1119
Coordinates35.59614, -78.87129
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2015)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1119 over Buckhorn Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1119 over Buckhorn 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR1119 over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1119 over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1119 over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.