US Bridges

SR1512 over Buffalo Branch

Fair

Warren County, North Carolina · 2.3 Mi. W. Jct. NC43 · Structure no. 000000001850112

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1512 over Buffalo Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1512 over Buffalo Branch in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1512
CrossesBuffalo Branch
Location2.3 Mi. W. Jct. NC43
RouteState Highway 1512
CountyWarren County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.30801, -78.04859
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length39 ft (11.8 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 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1512 over Buffalo Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1512 over Buffalo Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1512 over Buffalo Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1512 over Buffalo Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1512 over Buffalo Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.