NC49 over Dutch Buffalo Creek
GoodCabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N.JCT.SR2423 · Structure no. 000000000250103
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over Dutch Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC49 over Dutch Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC49 over Dutch Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC49 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does NC49 over Dutch Buffalo Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over Dutch Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NC49 over Dutch Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.