US Bridges

Randolph Road over Mcmullen Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.N.Jct.Sardis Road · Structure no. 000000001190429

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randolph Road over Mcmullen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Randolph Road over Mcmullen Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRandolph Road
CrossesMcmullen Creek
Location0.4 Mi.N.Jct.Sardis Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.16444, -80.79287
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2022)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Randolph Road over Mcmullen Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Randolph Road over Mcmullen 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 Randolph Road over Mcmullen Creek carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Randolph Road over Mcmullen Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Randolph Road over Mcmullen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.