US Bridges

SR2442 over Ut to Little Buffalo Crk

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2416 · Structure no. 000000000250078

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2442 over Ut to Little Buffalo Crk is a concrete culvert carrying SR2442 over Ut to Little Buffalo Crk in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2442
CrossesUt to Little Buffalo Crk
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2416
RouteState Highway 2442
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.46944, -80.38158
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic180 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2442 over Ut to Little Buffalo Crk built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2442 over Ut to Little Buffalo Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR2442 over Ut to Little Buffalo Crk carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2442 over Ut to Little Buffalo Crk?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR2442 over Ut to Little Buffalo Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.