US Bridges

SR1116 over Buckhorn Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI W JCT SR1117 · Structure no. 000000001831080

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1116 over Buckhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1116 over Buckhorn Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1116
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location0.7 MI W JCT SR1117
RouteState Highway 1116
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.59134, -78.91428
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
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 SR1116 over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1116 over Buckhorn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1116 over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1116 over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1116 over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.