Project Overview

The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to replace the bridge (No. 480081) on Buffalo Shoals Road/Hudson Chapel Road over the Catawba River.  The bridge was built in 1961 and spans the Iredell/Catawba County line.

The purpose of this project is to replace a structurally deficient bridge.  While being maintained for safety, the Buffalo Shoals Road Bridge is reaching the end of its functional life and is classified as structurally deficient. 

Structurally Deficient does not mean that the bridge is unsafe. A bridge is “Structurally Deficient” if it is in relatively poor condition or has insufficient load-carrying capacity. The insufficient load capacity could be due to the original design or to deterioration.

The project includes replacing the existing structure with a new bridge to the south that includes two, 12-foot travel lanes, two 5-foot bike lanes, and a 5-foot at-grade sidewalk to the north. Traffic will be maintained on the existing bridge during construction of the replacement bridge.

Project Map

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Approaches to bridge

 

 

 

Project Funding:

 Activity

 Estimated Costs*

Project Development & Design

   $   0.9 Million   

Utilities

$   2.5 Million   

Right-of-Way

$   1.0 Million   

Construction

$ 20.4 Million   

Total Cost

$ 24.8 Million   

*Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on currently adopted NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program.

Project Timeline:

 Activity

Anticipated Date*

Right of Way Acquisition Begins

August 2024   

Construction Begins

Spring 2028   

*Future dates subject to change

Project Comments

 

NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.  

All comments will be taken into consideration, and carry equal weight, regardless of submittal method.

Comments for consideration during the current phase of project development,

were submitted before July 31, 2024


The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number:

Email: Buffalo-Shoals-Bridge@publicinput.com

Phone Number:  984-205-6615    enter project code 1328

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PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION 

Nora McCann, EIT

Project Manager

NCDOT Project Management Unit

1582 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-1582

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION 

Chad Rogers, P.E.

Consultant Project Manager

Parrish and Partners, LLC

6701 Carmel Road, Suite 210

Charlotte, NC 28226

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RESOURCES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS 


Although the N.C. Department of Transportation works to minimize the number of homes and businesses displaced by a road project, it is inevitable, in many cases, that a certain amount of private property is needed. The following information explains right of way acquisition and answers questions about the process.  

     
Right-of-Way Brochure Single Page Layout      Folleto del Proceso de Adquisición de Bienes Raíces
Right-of-Way Frequently Asked Questions

Right of way Acquisition Process Videos

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