US Bridges

Idlewild Road over Campbell Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .04 Mi.W.Jct.Idlebrook RD · Structure no. 000000001190445

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Idlewild Road over Campbell Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Idlewild Road over Campbell Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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.

It carries about 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIdlewild Road
CrossesCampbell Creek
Location.04 Mi.W.Jct.Idlebrook RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.18689, -80.73657
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2022)
Projected traffic80,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Idlewild Road over Campbell Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Idlewild Road over Campbell Creek 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 Idlewild Road over Campbell Creek carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Idlewild Road over Campbell Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Idlewild Road over Campbell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.