US Bridges

South Street over Unnamed Tributary

GoodPosted for load

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 150 Ft.N.Jct.Old Canal ST · Structure no. 000000001191330

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Street over Unnamed Tributary is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Street over Unnamed Tributary in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Street
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location150 Ft.N.Jct.Old Canal ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.48661, -80.84959
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2022)
Projected traffic17,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Street over Unnamed Tributary built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Street over Unnamed 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does South Street over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is South Street over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns South Street over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.