US Bridges

Village Drive over Afton Run Branch

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1430 · Structure no. 000000000250384

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Drive over Afton Run Branch is a steel culvert carrying Village Drive over Afton Run Branch in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesVillage Drive
CrossesAfton Run Branch
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1430
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.41389, -80.67416
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2022)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Village Drive over Afton Run Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village Drive over Afton Run Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Village Drive over Afton Run Branch carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Village Drive over Afton Run Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m).

Who owns Village Drive over Afton Run Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.