US Bridges

Misenheimer Drive over Br.Irish Buffalo Creek

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.E.JCT.CENTRAL Ave. · Structure no. 000000000250385

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Misenheimer Drive over Br.Irish Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Misenheimer Drive over Br.Irish Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 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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CarriesMisenheimer Drive
CrossesBr.Irish Buffalo Creek
Location0.1MI.E.JCT.CENTRAL Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.41145, -80.60356
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2008)
Projected traffic2,000 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 Misenheimer Drive over Br.Irish Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Misenheimer Drive over Br.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 2024.

How much traffic does Misenheimer Drive over Br.Irish Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Misenheimer Drive over Br.Irish Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Misenheimer Drive over Br.Irish Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.