US Bridges

Hubbard Road over Ut to Mallard Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 100 N. Jct. Wade Morgan R · Structure no. 000000001191371

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hubbard Road over Ut to Mallard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hubbard Road over Ut to Mallard Creek 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHubbard Road
CrossesUt to Mallard Creek
Location100 N. Jct. Wade Morgan R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.32286, -80.79747
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2016)
Projected traffic24,000 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 Hubbard Road over Ut to Mallard Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hubbard Road over Ut to Mallard 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hubbard Road over Ut to Mallard Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hubbard Road over Ut to Mallard Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Hubbard Road over Ut to Mallard Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.