US Bridges

SR1009 over Mcalpine Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. N. Jct. NC51 · Structure no. 000000001190212

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1009 over Mcalpine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1009 over Mcalpine Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,000 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1009
CrossesMcalpine Creek
Location2.0 Mi. N. Jct. NC51
RouteState Highway 1009
Coordinates35.14821, -80.74553
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2018)
Projected traffic57,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1009 over Mcalpine Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1009 over Mcalpine Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1009 over Mcalpine Creek carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1009 over Mcalpine Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR1009 over Mcalpine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.