US Bridges

Cornet Way over Stewart Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 25 Ft.S.Jct.Norwood Drive · Structure no. 000000001190382

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornet Way over Stewart Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cornet Way over Stewart Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCornet Way
CrossesStewart Creek
Location25 Ft.S.Jct.Norwood Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.24885, -80.87237
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2012)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cornet Way over Stewart Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cornet Way 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 Cornet Way over Stewart Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cornet Way over Stewart Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Cornet Way over Stewart Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.