US Bridges

Rocky River Rd. over Toby Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.W.Jct.Old Concord · Structure no. 000000001190074

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky River Rd. over Toby Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rocky River Rd. over Toby Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky River Rd.
CrossesToby Creek
Location0.5 Mi.W.Jct.Old Concord
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.2834, -80.74814
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic3,200 (1994)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rocky River Rd. over Toby Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky River Rd. over Toby 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky River Rd. over Toby Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rocky River Rd. over Toby Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Rocky River Rd. over Toby Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.