US Bridges

SR2416 over Dutch Buffalo Creek

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1006 · Structure no. 000000000250071

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2416 over Dutch Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2416 over Dutch Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2416
CrossesDutch Buffalo Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1006
RouteState Highway 2416
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.43981, -80.43902
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2016)
Projected traffic1,340 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 SR2416 over Dutch Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2416 over Dutch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR2416 over Dutch Buffalo Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2416 over Dutch Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR2416 over Dutch Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.