US Bridges

Pine Street over Irish Buffalo Creek

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 50 Ft.E.Jct.Tiffany Dr. · Structure no. 000000000250302

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Street over Irish Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pine Street over Irish Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPine Street
CrossesIrish Buffalo Creek
Location50 Ft.E.Jct.Tiffany Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.4977, -80.649
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2018)
Projected traffic21,000 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pine Street over Irish Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Street over Irish Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Street over Irish Buffalo Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pine Street over Irish Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Pine Street over Irish Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.