US Bridges

SR2610 over Dutch Buffalo Creek

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. NC73 · Structure no. 000000000250113

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2610 over Dutch Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2610 over Dutch Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2610
CrossesDutch Buffalo Creek
Location0.8 Mi. E. Jct. NC73
RouteState Highway 2610
Coordinates35.38891, -80.42416
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2016)
Projected traffic1,260 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 SR2610 over Dutch Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2610 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SR2610 over Dutch Buffalo Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2610 over Dutch Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2610 over Dutch Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.