US Bridges

Ballantyne Cr. Ave over Golf Cart Path

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi. E. Jct. US521 · Structure no. 000000001190810

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballantyne Cr. Ave over Golf Cart Path is a concrete culvert carrying Ballantyne Cr. Ave over Golf Cart Path in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBallantyne Cr. Ave
CrossesGolf Cart Path
Location0.01 Mi. E. Jct. US521
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.04709, -80.84772
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
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2003)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ballantyne Cr. Ave over Golf Cart Path built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballantyne Cr. Ave over Golf Cart Path 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 Ballantyne Cr. Ave over Golf Cart Path carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ballantyne Cr. Ave over Golf Cart Path?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Ballantyne Cr. Ave over Golf Cart Path?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.