US Bridges

Smith Road over Walker Branch

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1122 · Structure no. 000000001190197

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Road over Walker Branch is a steel culvert carrying Smith Road over Walker Branch in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Road
CrossesWalker Branch
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1122
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.09704, -80.9719
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating96.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (1979)
Projected traffic350 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Smith Road over Walker Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Road over Walker Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Road over Walker Branch carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Smith Road over Walker Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Smith Road over Walker Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.