US Bridges

Miramar Street over Three Mile Branch

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi.W.Branchview Dr. · Structure no. 000000000250157

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miramar Street over Three Mile Branch is a steel culvert carrying Miramar Street over Three Mile Branch in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMiramar Street
CrossesThree Mile Branch
Location0.05 Mi.W.Branchview Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.43099, -80.58606
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1991)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Miramar Street over Three Mile Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miramar Street over Three Mile Branch 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 Miramar Street over Three Mile Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Miramar Street over Three Mile Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Miramar Street over Three Mile Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.