US Bridges

Zephyr Place over Ut to Rocky River

Poor

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. Roush Pla · Structure no. 000000000250388

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
Daily traffic
750
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zephyr Place over Ut to Rocky River is a steel culvert carrying Zephyr Place over Ut to Rocky River in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesZephyr Place
CrossesUt to Rocky River
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. Roush Pla
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.38308, -80.71605
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2015)
Projected traffic1,500 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zephyr Place over Ut to Rocky River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zephyr Place over Ut to Rocky River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Zephyr Place over Ut to Rocky River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Zephyr Place over Ut to Rocky River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Zephyr Place over Ut to Rocky River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.