SR1157 over Irish Buffalo Creek
GoodCabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N.JCT.US601 Bypas · Structure no. 000000000250271
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1157 over Irish Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1157 over Irish Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1157 over Irish Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1157 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1157 over Irish Buffalo Creek carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1157 over Irish Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR1157 over Irish Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.