US Bridges

SR2435 over Little Buffalo Creek

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR2444 · Structure no. 000000000250076

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2435 over Little Buffalo Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2435 over Little Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2435
CrossesLittle Buffalo Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR2444
RouteState Highway 2435
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.48326, -80.37366
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2016)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2435 over Little Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2435 over Little 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR2435 over Little Buffalo Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2435 over Little Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2435 over Little Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.