US Bridges

Highland Crk. Pkwy over Clark Creek Tributary

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .1MI.E.JCT.RAVENCREST Dr. · Structure no. 000000001191166

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Crk. Pkwy over Clark Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Highland Crk. Pkwy over Clark 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Crk. Pkwy
CrossesClark Creek Tributary
Location.1MI.E.JCT.RAVENCREST Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.38101, -80.76775
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2010)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Highland Crk. Pkwy over Clark Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Highland Crk. Pkwy over Clark 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Crk. Pkwy over Clark Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Highland Crk. Pkwy over Clark Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Highland Crk. Pkwy over Clark Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.