US29 & US601 Nbl over Irish Buffalo Creek
PoorCabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1394 · Structure no. 000000000250057
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,750
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US29 & US601 Nbl over Irish Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US29 & US601 Nbl over Irish Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.
It carries about 14,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 33 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 US29 & US601 Nbl over Irish Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is US29 & US601 Nbl over Irish Buffalo 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US29 & US601 Nbl over Irish Buffalo Creek carry?
About 14,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US29 & US601 Nbl over Irish Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US29 & US601 Nbl over Irish Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.