US Bridges

Commonwealth Ave. over Briar Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 200 E.Jct.Morningside DR · Structure no. 000000001190427

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commonwealth Ave. over Briar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Commonwealth Ave. over Briar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCommonwealth Ave.
CrossesBriar Creek
Location200 E.Jct.Morningside DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.21261, -80.80031
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (1993)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Commonwealth Ave. over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commonwealth Ave. over Briar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Commonwealth Ave. over Briar Creek carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Commonwealth Ave. over Briar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Commonwealth Ave. over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.