US Bridges

Hanging Moss Trl over Ut to Duck Creek

PoorPosted for load

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. N. Jct. SR4274 · Structure no. 000000001190546

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanging Moss Trl over Ut to Duck Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hanging Moss Trl over Ut to Duck Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHanging Moss Trl
CrossesUt to Duck Creek
Location0.15 Mi. N. Jct. SR4274
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.17422, -80.59959
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic100 (1989)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hanging Moss Trl over Ut to Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanging Moss Trl over Ut to Duck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Hanging Moss Trl over Ut to Duck Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Hanging Moss Trl over Ut to Duck Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hanging Moss Trl over Ut to Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.