NC49 over Irish Buffalo Creek
GoodCabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.S.JCT.US601 · Structure no. 000000000250353
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over Irish Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC49 over Irish Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 40 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC49 over Irish Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC49 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NC49 over Irish Buffalo Creek carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over Irish Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns NC49 over Irish Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.