US Bridges

Pump Station Rd. over Ut to Irish Buffalo Cree

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · .01MI.N.JCT.W.C.STREET · Structure no. 000000001590277

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pump Station Rd. over Ut to Irish Buffalo Cree is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pump Station Rd. over Ut to Irish Buffalo Cree in Rowan 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPump Station Rd.
CrossesUt to Irish Buffalo Cree
Location.01MI.N.JCT.W.C.STREET
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.50949, -80.64643
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic1,500 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 Pump Station Rd. over Ut to Irish Buffalo Cree built?

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

What condition is Pump Station Rd. over Ut to Irish Buffalo Cree 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pump Station Rd. over Ut to Irish Buffalo Cree carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pump Station Rd. over Ut to Irish Buffalo Cree?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pump Station Rd. over Ut to Irish Buffalo Cree?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.