US Bridges

Randolph Road over Briar Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI N JCT Wendover RD · Structure no. 000000001190419

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randolph Road over Briar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Randolph Road over Briar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRandolph Road
CrossesBriar Creek
Location1.2 MI N JCT Wendover RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.1995, -80.81258
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2018)
Projected traffic59,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Randolph Road over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Randolph Road over Briar 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Randolph Road over Briar Creek carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Randolph Road over Briar Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Randolph Road over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.