US Bridges

Ballantyne Corp.Pl over Mcalpine Ck.Tributary

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .25MI.E.JCT.BRIXHAM Hill · Structure no. 000000001191034

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballantyne Corp.Pl over Mcalpine Ck.Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Ballantyne Corp.Pl over Mcalpine Ck.Tributary in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBallantyne Corp.Pl
CrossesMcalpine Ck.Tributary
Location.25MI.E.JCT.BRIXHAM Hill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.06193, -80.85181
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1980)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 Ballantyne Corp.Pl over Mcalpine Ck.Tributary built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballantyne Corp.Pl over Mcalpine Ck.Tributary 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ballantyne Corp.Pl over Mcalpine Ck.Tributary carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ballantyne Corp.Pl over Mcalpine Ck.Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Ballantyne Corp.Pl over Mcalpine Ck.Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.