US Bridges

Remount Road over Irwin Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.S.JCT.NC160 · Structure no. 000000001190377

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Remount Road over Irwin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Remount Road over Irwin Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRemount Road
CrossesIrwin Creek
Location0.5 MI.S.JCT.NC160
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.21358, -80.87651
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Remount Road over Irwin Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Remount Road 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 Remount Road over Irwin Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Remount Road over Irwin Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Remount Road over Irwin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.