East 12th St. over Tryon Street
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.10MI.E.JCT.N.CHURCH St. · Structure no. 000000001190138
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 12th St. over Tryon Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 12th St. over Tryon Street in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East 12th St. over Tryon Street built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is East 12th St. over Tryon Street 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 East 12th St. over Tryon Street carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is East 12th St. over Tryon Street?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns East 12th St. over Tryon Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.