US Bridges

East Harris Blvd. over Campbell Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi.S.Jct.Idlewild Rd. · Structure no. 000000001190617

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Harris Blvd. over Campbell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Harris Blvd. over Campbell Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Harris Blvd.
CrossesCampbell Creek
Location0.6 Mi.S.Jct.Idlewild Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.17831, -80.73521
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 East Harris Blvd. over Campbell Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Harris Blvd. over Campbell 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 East Harris Blvd. over Campbell Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is East Harris Blvd. over Campbell Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns East Harris Blvd. over Campbell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.