US Bridges

Piney Top Dr. over Coffey Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi.S.Jct. NC160 · Structure no. 000000001190152

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piney Top Dr. over Coffey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Piney Top Dr. over Coffey Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPiney Top Dr.
CrossesCoffey Creek
Location0.05 Mi.S.Jct. NC160
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.19608, -80.9461
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1991)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Piney Top Dr. over Coffey Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piney Top Dr. over Coffey 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 2024.

How much traffic does Piney Top Dr. over Coffey Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Piney Top Dr. over Coffey Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Piney Top Dr. over Coffey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.