US Bridges

SR1745 over Ut to Irish Buffalo Cree

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1779 · Structure no. 000000000250264

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1745 over Ut to Irish Buffalo Cree is a concrete culvert carrying SR1745 over Ut to Irish Buffalo Cree in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1745
CrossesUt to Irish Buffalo Cree
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1779
RouteState Highway 1745
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.45375, -80.64103
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1745 over Ut to Irish Buffalo Cree built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1745 over Ut to Irish Buffalo Cree 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 SR1745 over Ut to Irish Buffalo Cree carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1745 over Ut to Irish Buffalo Cree?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1745 over Ut to Irish Buffalo Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.