US Bridges

Sharon View Road over Mcmullen Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi.W.Jct.Colony Rd. · Structure no. 000000001190414

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon View Road over Mcmullen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sharon View Road over Mcmullen Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 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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CarriesSharon View Road
CrossesMcmullen Creek
Location0.01 Mi.W.Jct.Colony Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.14104, -80.82003
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sharon View Road over Mcmullen Creek built?

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

What condition is Sharon View Road over Mcmullen 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sharon View Road over Mcmullen Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sharon View Road over Mcmullen Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Sharon View Road over Mcmullen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.