US Bridges

Gap Station Road over Ut to Station Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 150 E.Caldwell Track Dr. · Structure no. 000000001191308

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gap Station Road over Ut to Station Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gap Station Road over Ut to Station Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGap Station Road
CrossesUt to Station Creek
Location150 E.Caldwell Track Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.44969, -80.84892
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Gap Station Road over Ut to Station Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gap Station Road over Ut to Station 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 Gap Station Road over Ut to Station Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Gap Station Road over Ut to Station Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m).

Who owns Gap Station Road over Ut to Station Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.