Briar Creek Road over Ut to Edwards Branch
FairPosted for loadMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.N.JCT.7th Street · Structure no. 000000001190428
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Briar Creek Road over Ut to Edwards Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Briar Creek Road over Ut to Edwards Branch in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Briar Creek Road over Ut to Edwards Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Briar Creek Road over Ut to Edwards Branch 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 Briar Creek Road over Ut to Edwards Branch carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Briar Creek Road over Ut to Edwards Branch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Briar Creek Road over Ut to Edwards Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.