US Bridges

Sequoia Red Lane over Ut to Mcalpine Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 200 N.Jct.Jariniere Ct. · Structure no. 000000001190696

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sequoia Red Lane over Ut to Mcalpine Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sequoia Red Lane over Ut to Mcalpine Creek 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSequoia Red Lane
CrossesUt to Mcalpine Creek
Location200 N.Jct.Jariniere Ct.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.10438, -80.80274
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (1996)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sequoia Red Lane over Ut to Mcalpine Creek built?

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

What condition is Sequoia Red Lane over Ut to Mcalpine 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sequoia Red Lane over Ut to Mcalpine Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sequoia Red Lane over Ut to Mcalpine Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Sequoia Red Lane over Ut to Mcalpine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.