US Bridges

Starita Road over Irwin Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Statesville RD · Structure no. 000000001190405

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Starita Road over Irwin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Starita Road over Irwin Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 55 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStarita Road
CrossesIrwin Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. Statesville RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.27562, -80.8259
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1990)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Starita Road over Irwin Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Starita Road over Irwin 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 Starita Road over Irwin Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Starita Road over Irwin Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Starita Road over Irwin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.