NC51 over Mcmullen Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. S. Jct. SR3655 · Structure no. 000000001190086
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 66 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC51 over Mcmullen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC51 over Mcmullen Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 35,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,000 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC51 over Mcmullen Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC51 over Mcmullen 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NC51 over Mcmullen Creek carry?
About 35,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC51 over Mcmullen Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns NC51 over Mcmullen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.