US Bridges

Evans Street over Irish Buffalo Crk.

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.E.JCT.CENTRAL Drive · Structure no. 000000000250307

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evans Street over Irish Buffalo Crk. is a steel culvert carrying Evans Street over Irish Buffalo Crk. in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEvans Street
CrossesIrish Buffalo Crk.
Location0.1MI.E.JCT.CENTRAL Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.41962, -80.60766
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1991)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Evans Street over Irish Buffalo Crk. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evans Street over Irish Buffalo Crk. 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 Evans Street over Irish Buffalo Crk. carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Evans Street over Irish Buffalo Crk.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Evans Street over Irish Buffalo Crk.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.