US Bridges

NC24 over Mallard Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR2480 · Structure no. 000000001190474

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 over Mallard Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC24 over Mallard Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 41 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,000 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNC24
CrossesMallard Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR2480
RouteState Highway 24
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.32554, -80.78342
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2018)
Projected traffic72,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NC24 over Mallard Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is NC24 over Mallard 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NC24 over Mallard Creek carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC24 over Mallard Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns NC24 over Mallard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.