Weddington Road over Rocky River
FairCabarrus County, North Carolina · 1.3MI.W.JCT.PITTSCHOOL RD · Structure no. 000000000250366
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 334 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Weddington Road over Rocky River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weddington Road over Rocky River in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Weddington Road over Rocky River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Weddington Road over Rocky River 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 Weddington Road over Rocky River carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Weddington Road over Rocky River?
The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Weddington Road over Rocky River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.