US Bridges

South Street over SW Br Rocky River

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 580 Feet N Old Canal ST · Structure no. 000000001191331

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Street over SW Br Rocky River is a steel culvert carrying South Street over SW Br Rocky River 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.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Street
CrossesSW Br Rocky River
Location580 Feet N Old Canal ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.48769, -80.84942
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 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 South Street over SW Br Rocky River built?

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

What condition is South Street over SW Br Rocky River 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 SW Br Rocky River carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is South Street over SW Br Rocky River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m).

Who owns South Street over SW Br Rocky River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.