US Bridges

Quail Hollow Rd. over Mcmullen Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.N.JCT.CARMEL Rd. · Structure no. 000000001190240

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail Hollow Rd. over Mcmullen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quail Hollow Rd. over Mcmullen Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesQuail Hollow Rd.
CrossesMcmullen Creek
Location0.2MI.N.JCT.CARMEL Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.11718, -80.82869
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quail Hollow Rd. over Mcmullen Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Quail Hollow 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 Quail Hollow Rd. over Mcmullen Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Quail Hollow Rd. over Mcmullen Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Quail Hollow Rd. over Mcmullen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.