US Bridges

SR4886 over Irwin Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000001190493

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4886 over Irwin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR4886 over Irwin Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR4886
CrossesIrwin Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. US29
RouteState Highway 4886
Coordinates35.22575, -80.86784
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length76 ft (23.1 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 traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR4886 over Irwin Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4886 over Irwin 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR4886 over Irwin Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR4886 over Irwin Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR4886 over Irwin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.