Coulwood Drive over Gum Branch
PoorPosted for loadMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Fielding Rd. · Structure no. 000000001190234
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coulwood Drive over Gum Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coulwood Drive over Gum Branch in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coulwood Drive over Gum Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coulwood Drive over Gum Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Coulwood Drive over Gum Branch carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Coulwood Drive over Gum Branch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Coulwood Drive over Gum Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.