US Bridges

SR1132 over Irish Buffalo Creek

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1151 · Structure no. 000000000250149

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1132 over Irish Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1132 over Irish Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1132
CrossesIrish Buffalo Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1151
RouteState Highway 1132
Coordinates35.3475, -80.54761
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1132 over Irish Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1132 over Irish 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1132 over Irish Buffalo Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1132 over Irish Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1132 over Irish Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.