US Bridges

Berryhill Road over Briar Creek Tributary

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.JCT.FREEDOM Drive · Structure no. 000000001191164

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berryhill Road over Briar Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Berryhill Road over Briar Creek Tributary 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBerryhill Road
CrossesBriar Creek Tributary
Location0.1MI.S.JCT.FREEDOM Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.23179, -80.87657
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2016)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Berryhill Road over Briar Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berryhill Road over Briar Creek Tributary 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 Berryhill Road over Briar Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Berryhill Road over Briar Creek Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Berryhill Road over Briar Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.