US Bridges

Robert Walker Dr. over S.Prong W.Brch Rocky Rvr

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .3MI.S.JCT.DAVIDSON-CONCO · Structure no. 000000001191256

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robert Walker Dr. over S.Prong W.Brch Rocky Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Robert Walker Dr. over S.Prong W.Brch Rocky Rvr in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRobert Walker Dr.
CrossesS.Prong W.Brch Rocky Rvr
Location.3MI.S.JCT.DAVIDSON-CONCO
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.47544, -80.82396
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2008)
Projected traffic600 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 Robert Walker Dr. over S.Prong W.Brch Rocky Rvr built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robert Walker Dr. over S.Prong W.Brch Rocky Rvr 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 Robert Walker Dr. over S.Prong W.Brch Rocky Rvr carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Robert Walker Dr. over S.Prong W.Brch Rocky Rvr?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns Robert Walker Dr. over S.Prong W.Brch Rocky Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.