US Bridges

Galway Drive over Briar Creek Tributary

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 150 Ft.N.Jct.Bankston Pl. · Structure no. 000000001190437

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galway Drive over Briar Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Galway Drive over Briar Creek Tributary in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGalway Drive
CrossesBriar Creek Tributary
Location150 Ft.N.Jct.Bankston Pl.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.24124, -80.75836
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1990)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Galway Drive over Briar Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galway Drive over Briar Creek Tributary 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 Galway Drive over Briar Creek Tributary carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Galway Drive over Briar Creek Tributary?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Galway Drive over Briar Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.