US Bridges

Tuckaseegee Road over Pedestrian Footpath

FairPosted for load

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Gesco St. · Structure no. 000000001190386

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuckaseegee Road over Pedestrian Footpath is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tuckaseegee Road over Pedestrian Footpath in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesTuckaseegee Road
CrossesPedestrian Footpath
Location0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Gesco St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.23679, -80.86539
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuckaseegee Road over Pedestrian Footpath built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuckaseegee Road over Pedestrian Footpath 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tuckaseegee Road over Pedestrian Footpath carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tuckaseegee Road over Pedestrian Footpath?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Tuckaseegee Road over Pedestrian Footpath?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.