US Bridges

Four Mile Crk Road over Ut to Fourmile Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .04 N.Jct.Fairway Ridge R · Structure no. 000000001190527

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Four Mile Crk Road over Ut to Fourmile Creek is a steel culvert carrying Four Mile Crk Road over Ut to Fourmile Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFour Mile Crk Road
CrossesUt to Fourmile Creek
Location.04 N.Jct.Fairway Ridge R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.07744, -80.79191
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 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 traffic800 (1987)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Four Mile Crk Road over Ut to Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Four Mile Crk Road over Ut to Fourmile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Four Mile Crk Road over Ut to Fourmile Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Four Mile Crk Road over Ut to Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Four Mile Crk Road over Ut to Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.