US Bridges

SR2480 over Mallard Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2494 · Structure no. 000000001190079

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2480 over Mallard Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2480 over Mallard Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2480
CrossesMallard Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2494
RouteState Highway 2480
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.32866, -80.80135
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2480 over Mallard Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2480 over Mallard 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR2480 over Mallard Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2480 over Mallard Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR2480 over Mallard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.