Sheffield Drive over Edwards Branch
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · At JCT Tarrington Ave. · Structure no. 000000001191368
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheffield Drive over Edwards Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sheffield Drive over Edwards Branch in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheffield Drive over Edwards Branch built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sheffield Drive over Edwards Branch 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 Sheffield Drive over Edwards Branch carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sheffield Drive over Edwards Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).
Who owns Sheffield Drive over Edwards Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.