Beatties Ford Road over NC16 & Scl.Rr
PoorMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. I77 · Structure no. 000000001190348
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 356 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beatties Ford Road over NC16 & Scl.Rr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beatties Ford Road over NC16 & Scl.Rr in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.
It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 64 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beatties Ford Road over NC16 & Scl.Rr built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beatties Ford Road over NC16 & Scl.Rr 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Beatties Ford Road over NC16 & Scl.Rr carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Beatties Ford Road over NC16 & Scl.Rr?
The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Beatties Ford Road over NC16 & Scl.Rr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.