US Bridges

Dakota Street over Three Mile Branch

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 350 Ft.E.Jct.Suburban Ave · Structure no. 000000000250396

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dakota Street over Three Mile Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dakota Street over Three Mile Branch 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesDakota Street
CrossesThree Mile Branch
Location350 Ft.E.Jct.Suburban Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.46681, -80.61496
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2012)
Projected traffic2,800 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 Dakota Street over Three Mile Branch built?

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

What condition is Dakota Street 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 Dakota Street over Three Mile Branch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dakota Street over Three Mile Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Dakota Street over Three Mile Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.