US Bridges

Denbur Drive over Ut to Mckee Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI W. Jct. Nc 24 · Structure no. 000000001191336

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denbur Drive over Ut to Mckee Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Denbur Drive over Ut to Mckee Creek 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesDenbur Drive
CrossesUt to Mckee Creek
Location0.5 MI W. Jct. Nc 24
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.2208, -80.66228
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Denbur Drive over Ut to Mckee Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denbur Drive over Ut to Mckee 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 Denbur Drive over Ut to Mckee Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Denbur Drive over Ut to Mckee Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Denbur Drive over Ut to Mckee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.