Southwest Blvd. over Stewart Creek Tributary
FairPosted for loadMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.W.Jct.Burbank Dr. · Structure no. 000000001190379
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1991 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southwest Blvd. over Stewart Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Southwest Blvd. over Stewart Creek Tributary in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southwest Blvd. over Stewart Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Southwest Blvd. over Stewart Creek Tributary 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 Southwest Blvd. over Stewart Creek Tributary carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Southwest Blvd. over Stewart Creek Tributary?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Southwest Blvd. over Stewart Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.