Colony Road over Briar Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 200E.JCT.PICARDY Place · Structure no. 000000001190447
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colony Road over Briar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Colony Road over Briar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, 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.
It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colony Road over Briar Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colony Road over Briar 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Colony Road over Briar Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Colony Road over Briar Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m).
Who owns Colony Road over Briar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.