US Bridges

SR1132 over Dutch Buffalo Creek

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.65 Mi. E. Jct. SR1006 · Structure no. 000000000250137

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1132 over Dutch Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1132 over Dutch Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1132
CrossesDutch Buffalo Creek
Location0.65 Mi. E. Jct. SR1006
RouteState Highway 1132
Coordinates35.33815, -80.44604
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1132 over Dutch Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1132 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1132 over Dutch Buffalo Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1132 over Dutch Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1132 over Dutch Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.