US Bridges

Hampton Trace Road over Ut to Caldwell Sta Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 125N.TRAIN Station Dr. · Structure no. 000000001191310

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampton Trace Road over Ut to Caldwell Sta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hampton Trace Road over Ut to Caldwell Sta 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, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHampton Trace Road
CrossesUt to Caldwell Sta Creek
Location125N.TRAIN Station Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.45213, -80.85808
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 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 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 length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic200 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 Hampton Trace Road over Ut to Caldwell Sta Creek built?

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

What condition is Hampton Trace Road over Ut to Caldwell Sta 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 Hampton Trace Road over Ut to Caldwell Sta Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hampton Trace Road over Ut to Caldwell Sta Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Hampton Trace Road over Ut to Caldwell Sta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.