US Bridges

SR2622 over Dutch Buffalo Creek

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1100 · Structure no. 000000000250115

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2622 over Dutch Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2622 over Dutch Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2622
CrossesDutch Buffalo Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1100
RouteState Highway 2622
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.35763, -80.43132
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 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 SR2622 over Dutch Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2622 over Dutch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR2622 over Dutch Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2622 over Dutch Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR2622 over Dutch Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.