Margaret Wallace over Mcalpine Creek
FairPosted for loadMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.E.Jct.E.Indep.Blvd · Structure no. 000000001190039
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Margaret Wallace over Mcalpine Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Margaret Wallace over Mcalpine Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Margaret Wallace over Mcalpine Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Margaret Wallace over Mcalpine 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Margaret Wallace over Mcalpine Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Margaret Wallace over Mcalpine Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Margaret Wallace over Mcalpine Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.