Gum Branch Road over Gum Branch
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.W.JCT.NC16 · Structure no. 000000001190144
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gum Branch Road over Gum Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gum Branch Road over Gum Branch 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gum Branch Road over Gum Branch built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gum Branch Road over Gum Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does Gum Branch Road over Gum Branch carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Gum Branch Road over Gum Branch?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Gum Branch Road over Gum Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.