Devonshire Drive over Mcdowell Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · .4MI.E.JCT.BIRKDALE Pkwy · Structure no. 000000001191077
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Devonshire Drive over Mcdowell Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Devonshire Drive over Mcdowell Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Devonshire Drive over Mcdowell Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Devonshire Drive over Mcdowell 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 Devonshire Drive over Mcdowell Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Devonshire Drive over Mcdowell Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Devonshire Drive over Mcdowell Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.