Central Avenue over Briar Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Logie Avenue · Structure no. 000000001190426
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Avenue over Briar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Central Avenue over Briar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Central Avenue over Briar Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Avenue 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 Central Avenue over Briar Creek carry?
About 22,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Central Avenue over Briar Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Central Avenue over Briar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.