US Bridges

Lioness Street over Ut to Walker Branch

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 100FT E.Jct. Erwin Rd. · Structure no. 000000001191380

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lioness Street over Ut to Walker Branch is a steel culvert carrying Lioness Street over Ut to Walker Branch 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 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLioness Street
CrossesUt to Walker Branch
Location100FT E.Jct. Erwin Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.11163, -80.96895
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2016)
Projected traffic19,800 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 Lioness Street over Ut to Walker Branch built?

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

What condition is Lioness Street over Ut to Walker 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lioness Street over Ut to Walker Branch carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lioness Street over Ut to Walker Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Lioness Street over Ut to Walker Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.