US Bridges

W.Mclelland Avenue over Ut to Reeds Creek

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. NC150 · Structure no. 000000000970544

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Mclelland Avenue over Ut to Reeds Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying W.Mclelland Avenue over Ut to Reeds Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesW.Mclelland Avenue
CrossesUt to Reeds Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. NC150
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.58792, -80.82712
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2017)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 W.Mclelland Avenue over Ut to Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.Mclelland Avenue over Ut to Reeds Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does W.Mclelland Avenue over Ut to Reeds Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W.Mclelland Avenue over Ut to Reeds Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns W.Mclelland Avenue over Ut to Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.