US Bridges

Brookwood Avenue over Three Mile Branch

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · .06MI.W.JCT.BRANCHVIEW RD · Structure no. 000000000250334

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookwood Avenue over Three Mile Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Brookwood Avenue over Three Mile Branch in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookwood Avenue
CrossesThree Mile Branch
Location.06MI.W.JCT.BRANCHVIEW RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.42895, -80.58455
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 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 Brookwood Avenue over Three Mile Branch built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookwood Avenue 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 Brookwood Avenue over Three Mile Branch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brookwood Avenue over Three Mile Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Brookwood Avenue over Three Mile Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.