US Bridges

SR2432 over Br.Dutch Buffalo Creek

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Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR2402 · Structure no. 000000000250269

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2432 over Br.Dutch Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2432 over Br.Dutch Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR2432
CrossesBr.Dutch Buffalo Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR2402
RouteState Highway 2432
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.49505, -80.50234
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2016)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR2432 over Br.Dutch Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2432 over Br.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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2432 over Br.Dutch Buffalo Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2432 over Br.Dutch Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR2432 over Br.Dutch Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.