US Bridges

SR5394 Nbl over Mallard Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. S. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000001190084

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR5394 Nbl over Mallard Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR5394 Nbl over Mallard Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR5394 Nbl
CrossesMallard Creek
Location0.15 Mi. S. Jct. US29
RouteState Highway 5394
Coordinates35.32004, -80.73166
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2018)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR5394 Nbl over Mallard Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR5394 Nbl over Mallard 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR5394 Nbl over Mallard Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR5394 Nbl over Mallard Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR5394 Nbl over Mallard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.