US Bridges

Paw Creek Road over Paw Creek

GoodPosted for load

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.W.JCT.TODDVILLE Rd. · Structure no. 000000001190381

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paw Creek Road over Paw Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Paw Creek Road over Paw Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPaw Creek Road
CrossesPaw Creek
Location0.3MI.W.JCT.TODDVILLE Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.26169, -80.93636
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Paw Creek Road over Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paw Creek Road over Paw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Paw Creek Road over Paw Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Paw Creek Road over Paw Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Paw Creek Road over Paw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.