NC51 over Mcalpine Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR3649 · Structure no. 000000001190121
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 193 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC51 over Mcalpine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC51 over Mcalpine 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 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,000 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC51 over Mcalpine Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC51 over Mcalpine 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does NC51 over Mcalpine Creek carry?
About 32,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC51 over Mcalpine Creek?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns NC51 over Mcalpine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.