US Bridges

Lake Concord Road over Three Mile Branch Creek

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. S. Jct. NC3 · Structure no. 000000000250045

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Concord Road over Three Mile Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lake Concord Road over Three Mile Branch Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 53 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Concord Road
CrossesThree Mile Branch Creek
Location0.25 Mi. S. Jct. NC3
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.4418, -80.59947
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 Lake Concord Road over Three Mile Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Lake Concord Road over Three Mile Branch 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 Lake Concord Road over Three Mile Branch Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lake Concord Road over Three Mile Branch Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Concord Road over Three Mile Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.