US Bridges

Glen Afton Blvd. over Coddle Creek

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · .6MI.S.JCT.SR1430 · Structure no. 000000000250395

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Afton Blvd. over Coddle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glen Afton Blvd. over Coddle Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGlen Afton Blvd.
CrossesCoddle Creek
Location.6MI.S.JCT.SR1430
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.41687, -80.68413
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2010)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Glen Afton Blvd. over Coddle Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glen Afton Blvd. over Coddle Creek 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 Glen Afton Blvd. over Coddle Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Glen Afton Blvd. over Coddle Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Glen Afton Blvd. over Coddle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.