US Bridges

Briar Creek Road over US74 & Edwards Branch

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR3300 · Structure no. 000000001190619

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
569 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briar Creek Road over US74 & Edwards Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Briar Creek Road over US74 & Edwards Branch in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBriar Creek Road
CrossesUS74 & Edwards Branch
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR3300
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.20678, -80.79644
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length569 ft (173.4 m)
Longest span184 ft (56 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 Briar Creek Road over US74 & Edwards Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briar Creek Road over US74 & Edwards 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Briar Creek Road over US74 & Edwards Branch carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Briar Creek Road over US74 & Edwards Branch?

The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Briar Creek Road over US74 & Edwards Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.