Colony Road over Mcmullen Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 100 S.Jtc. Colony Cross · Structure no. 000000001191365
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colony Road over Mcmullen Creek is a steel culvert carrying Colony Road over Mcmullen Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colony Road over Mcmullen Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colony Road over Mcmullen 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 Colony Road over Mcmullen Creek carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Colony Road over Mcmullen Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).
Who owns Colony Road over Mcmullen Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.