US Bridges

Hucks Road over Br. of Clarks Ck TRIB.1

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2480 · Structure no. 000000001190081

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hucks Road over Br. of Clarks Ck TRIB.1 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hucks Road over Br. of Clarks Ck TRIB.1 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHucks Road
CrossesBr. of Clarks Ck TRIB.1
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2480
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.34961, -80.799
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (1979)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Hucks Road over Br. of Clarks Ck TRIB.1 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hucks Road over Br. of Clarks Ck TRIB.1 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hucks Road over Br. of Clarks Ck TRIB.1 carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hucks Road over Br. of Clarks Ck TRIB.1?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Hucks Road over Br. of Clarks Ck TRIB.1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.