Barrington Drive over Briar Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 200 Ft.N.Somersworth Dr. · Structure no. 000000001190435
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 1990 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barrington Drive over Briar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Barrington Drive 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barrington Drive over Briar Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barrington Drive 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 Barrington Drive over Briar Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Barrington Drive over Briar Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns Barrington Drive over Briar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.