US Bridges

SR2402 over Dutch Buffalo Creek

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2432 · Structure no. 000000000250065

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2402 over Dutch Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2402 over Dutch Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2402
CrossesDutch Buffalo Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2432
RouteState Highway 2402
Coordinates35.49978, -80.50931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2016)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR2402 over Dutch Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2402 over Dutch Buffalo 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR2402 over Dutch Buffalo Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2402 over Dutch Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2402 over Dutch Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.