US Bridges

SR2940 over Brier Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR2974 · Structure no. 000000001190530

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2940 over Brier Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2940 over Brier Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR2940
CrossesBrier Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR2974
RouteState Highway 2940
Coordinates35.23343, -80.77451
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2022)
Projected traffic58,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR2940 over Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2940 over Brier Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR2940 over Brier Creek carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR2940 over Brier Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR2940 over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.