US Bridges

Barclay Downs Dr. over Ut to Briar Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 250 N. Jtc. Inverness RD · Structure no. 000000001191364

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barclay Downs Dr. over Ut to Briar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Barclay Downs Dr. over Ut to Briar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBarclay Downs Dr.
CrossesUt to Briar Creek
Location250 N. Jtc. Inverness RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.16203, -80.83748
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2016)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Barclay Downs Dr. over Ut to Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barclay Downs Dr. over Ut to Briar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Barclay Downs Dr. over Ut to Briar Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Barclay Downs Dr. over Ut to Briar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Barclay Downs Dr. over Ut to Briar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.