Rea Road over Ut to Carmel Lake
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · .25 Mi. S. Jct. Colony RD · Structure no. 000000001191335
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rea Road over Ut to Carmel Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rea Road over Ut to Carmel Lake in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rea Road over Ut to Carmel Lake built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rea Road over Ut to Carmel Lake 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Rea Road over Ut to Carmel Lake carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rea Road over Ut to Carmel Lake?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Rea Road over Ut to Carmel Lake?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.