NC49 over Coffey Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1138 · Structure no. 000000001190043
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over Coffey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC49 over Coffey Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 67 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC49 over Coffey Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is NC49 over Coffey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does NC49 over Coffey Creek carry?
About 33,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over Coffey Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns NC49 over Coffey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.