Parkway Avenue over Stewart Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi.S.Jct.Norwood Dr. · Structure no. 000000001190370
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parkway Avenue over Stewart Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Parkway Avenue over Stewart Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parkway Avenue over Stewart Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parkway Avenue over Stewart 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Parkway Avenue over Stewart Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Parkway Avenue over Stewart Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Parkway Avenue over Stewart Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.