US Bridges

E.Westinghouse Blv over Kings Branch

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .2MI.E.JCT.OLD Nations Fo · Structure no. 000000001191012

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.Westinghouse Blv over Kings Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E.Westinghouse Blv over Kings Branch in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE.Westinghouse Blv
CrossesKings Branch
Location.2MI.E.JCT.OLD Nations Fo
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.11305, -80.89286
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 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 traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic43,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 E.Westinghouse Blv over Kings Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is E.Westinghouse Blv over Kings 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E.Westinghouse Blv over Kings Branch carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E.Westinghouse Blv over Kings Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E.Westinghouse Blv over Kings Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.