US Bridges

Swans Run Road over Ut to Mcalpine Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 100N.JCT Silverstream RD · Structure no. 000000001191374

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swans Run Road over Ut to Mcalpine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Swans Run Road over Ut to Mcalpine 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSwans Run Road
CrossesUt to Mcalpine Creek
Location100N.JCT Silverstream RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.10344, -80.79183
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2016)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Swans Run Road over Ut to Mcalpine Creek built?

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

What condition is Swans Run Road over Ut to Mcalpine 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Swans Run Road over Ut to Mcalpine Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Swans Run Road over Ut to Mcalpine Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Swans Run Road over Ut to Mcalpine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.