Idlewild Road over Mcalpine Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 200` E.Jct.Braewick Place · Structure no. 000000001190042
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Idlewild Road over Mcalpine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Idlewild Road 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.
It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Idlewild Road over Mcalpine Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Idlewild Road 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Idlewild Road over Mcalpine Creek carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Idlewild Road over Mcalpine Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns Idlewild Road over Mcalpine Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.