Michael Baker Road over Briar Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.W.Jct.Runnymede RD · Structure no. 000000001190210
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Michael Baker Road over Briar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Michael Baker Road over Briar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 39 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Baker Road over Briar Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Michael Baker Road over Briar 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Michael Baker Road over Briar Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Michael Baker Road over Briar Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Michael Baker Road over Briar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.