US Bridges

Shamrock Drive over Ut to Briar Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 200FT.W.JCT.GLENVILLE Ave · Structure no. 000000001191169

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shamrock Drive over Ut to Briar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Shamrock Drive over Ut to Briar 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesShamrock Drive
CrossesUt to Briar Creek
Location200FT.W.JCT.GLENVILLE Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.23416, -80.76913
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2012)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Shamrock Drive over Ut to Briar Creek built?

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

What condition is Shamrock Drive over Ut to Briar 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 Shamrock Drive over Ut to Briar Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Shamrock Drive over Ut to Briar Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Shamrock Drive over Ut to Briar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.