US Bridges

NC51 over Mc Cullough Branch

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR3645 · Structure no. 000000001190010

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC51 over Mc Cullough Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC51 over Mc Cullough Branch in Mecklenburg 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNC51
CrossesMc Cullough Branch
Location0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR3645
RouteState Highway 51
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.09053, -80.90686
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2022)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NC51 over Mc Cullough Branch built?

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

What condition is NC51 over Mc Cullough 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NC51 over Mc Cullough Branch carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC51 over Mc Cullough Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns NC51 over Mc Cullough Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.