US Bridges

Mcgill Ave over Irish Buffalo Creek

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 100 FT.E.JCT.US29 · Structure no. 000000000250001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgill Ave over Irish Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcgill Ave over Irish Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMcgill Ave
CrossesIrish Buffalo Creek
Location100 FT.E.JCT.US29
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.41451, -80.61257
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mcgill Ave over Irish Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcgill Ave over Irish Buffalo 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mcgill Ave over Irish Buffalo Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mcgill Ave over Irish Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgill Ave over Irish Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.