Dalecrest Drive over Irwin Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 250 Ft E JCT Valeview Ln. · Structure no. 000000001190416
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 1990 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dalecrest Drive over Irwin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dalecrest Drive over Irwin 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dalecrest Drive over Irwin Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dalecrest Drive 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 Dalecrest Drive over Irwin Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Dalecrest Drive over Irwin Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Dalecrest Drive over Irwin Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.