US Bridges

Margaret Wallace R over Campbell Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.E.JCT.US74 · Structure no. 000000001190365

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Margaret Wallace R over Campbell Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Margaret Wallace R over Campbell Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMargaret Wallace R
CrossesCampbell Creek
Location0.2 MI.E.JCT.US74
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.16413, -80.7379
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Margaret Wallace R over Campbell Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Margaret Wallace R over Campbell 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Margaret Wallace R over Campbell Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Margaret Wallace R over Campbell Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Margaret Wallace R over Campbell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.