Lincoln St(closed) over Irish Buffalo Creek
FairClosed to trafficCabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.N.JCT.WILSHIRE Ave · Structure no. 000000000250320
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln St(closed) over Irish Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln St(closed) over Irish Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln St(closed) over Irish Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lincoln St(closed) 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 Lincoln St(closed) over Irish Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln St(closed) over Irish Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln St(closed) over Irish Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.