US Bridges

SR2416 over Br.Of Dutch Buffalo Crk.

Poor

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. E. Jct. SR2426 · Structure no. 000000000250073

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2416 over Br.Of Dutch Buffalo Crk. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2416 over Br.Of Dutch Buffalo Crk. in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2416
CrossesBr.Of Dutch Buffalo Crk.
Location0.25 Mi. E. Jct. SR2426
RouteState Highway 2416
Coordinates35.4452, -80.42776
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2016)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2416 over Br.Of Dutch Buffalo Crk. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2416 over Br.Of Dutch Buffalo Crk. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR2416 over Br.Of Dutch Buffalo Crk. carry?

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

How long is SR2416 over Br.Of Dutch Buffalo Crk.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR2416 over Br.Of Dutch Buffalo Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.