Colony Road over Mcalpine Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 200 S.Jct.Morrowick Rd. · Structure no. 000000001191015
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 476 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colony Road over Mcalpine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colony Road over Mcalpine Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 476 ft (145 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colony Road over Mcalpine Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colony Road over 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Colony Road over Mcalpine Creek carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Colony Road over Mcalpine Creek?
The structure is 476 ft (145 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Colony Road over Mcalpine Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.