US Bridges

Johnston Rd. over Mcmullen Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.NC51 · Structure no. 000000001190200

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnston Rd. over Mcmullen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnston Rd. over Mcmullen Creek 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 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,000 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesJohnston Rd.
CrossesMcmullen Creek
Location0.1 MI.N.JCT.NC51
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.08986, -80.85393
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2022)
Projected traffic53,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 Johnston Rd. over Mcmullen Creek built?

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

What condition is Johnston Rd. over Mcmullen 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 Johnston Rd. over Mcmullen Creek carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Johnston Rd. over Mcmullen Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Johnston Rd. over Mcmullen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.