US Bridges

Pavilion Blvd. over Mallard Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.US29 · Structure no. 000000001191017

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pavilion Blvd. over Mallard Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pavilion Blvd. over Mallard Creek 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPavilion Blvd.
CrossesMallard Creek
Location.2 MI.S.JCT.US29
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.33225, -80.71565
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2022)
Projected traffic19,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pavilion Blvd. over Mallard Creek built?

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

What condition is Pavilion Blvd. over Mallard Creek 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 Pavilion Blvd. over Mallard Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pavilion Blvd. over Mallard Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Pavilion Blvd. over Mallard Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.