US Bridges

Ibm Drive over Doby Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 150.S.JCT.W. Wt Harris · Structure no. 000000001191377

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ibm Drive over Doby Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ibm Drive over Doby 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIbm Drive
CrossesDoby Creek
Location150.S.JCT.W. Wt Harris
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.31383, -80.76398
Functional classUrban Local

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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
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 traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ibm Drive over Doby Creek built?

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

What condition is Ibm Drive over Doby 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 Ibm Drive over Doby Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ibm Drive over Doby Creek?

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

Who owns Ibm Drive over Doby Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.