US Bridges

Barringer Drive over Irwin Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. N.Manchester Dr. · Structure no. 000000001190376

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barringer Drive over Irwin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Barringer Drive over Irwin Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarringer Drive
CrossesIrwin Creek
Location0.15 Mi. N.Manchester Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.20784, -80.88299
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating94.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2016)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Barringer Drive over Irwin Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barringer Drive over Irwin 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Barringer Drive over Irwin Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Barringer Drive over Irwin Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Barringer Drive over Irwin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.