US Bridges

Kings Drive over C.P.C.C.Parking Lot

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.W.JCT.7th Street · Structure no. 000000001190402

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Drive over C.P.C.C.Parking Lot is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kings Drive over C.P.C.C.Parking Lot in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Drive
CrossesC.P.C.C.Parking Lot
Location0.1 MI.W.JCT.7th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.21953, -80.83011
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2022)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Drive over C.P.C.C.Parking Lot built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Drive over C.P.C.C.Parking Lot 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 Kings Drive over C.P.C.C.Parking Lot carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kings Drive over C.P.C.C.Parking Lot?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Drive over C.P.C.C.Parking Lot?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.