US Bridges

US21 over Ut to Dixon Branch

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR2116 · Structure no. 000000001190504

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US21 over Ut to Dixon Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US21 over Ut to Dixon Branch in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 15,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS21
CrossesUt to Dixon Branch
Location0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR2116
RouteU.S. Route 21
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.35742, -80.84032
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US21 over Ut to Dixon Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US21 over Ut to Dixon Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US21 over Ut to Dixon Branch carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is US21 over Ut to Dixon Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US21 over Ut to Dixon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.