US Bridges

Archdale Drive over Kings Branch Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 300 W JCT Fernhill Drive · Structure no. 000000001191372

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Archdale Drive over Kings Branch Creek is a steel culvert carrying Archdale Drive over Kings Branch Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesArchdale Drive
CrossesKings Branch Creek
Location300 W JCT Fernhill Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.15282, -80.89038
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Archdale Drive over Kings Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Archdale Drive over Kings Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Archdale Drive over Kings Branch Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Archdale Drive over Kings Branch Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Archdale Drive over Kings Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.