US Bridges

Alvarado Way over Ut to Flat Branch

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 100W JCT Dusty Saddle RD · Structure no. 000000001191383

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alvarado Way over Ut to Flat Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Alvarado Way over Ut to Flat Branch 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAlvarado Way
CrossesUt to Flat Branch
Location100W JCT Dusty Saddle RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.05951, -80.77979
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 inspectionMay 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 length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 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 Alvarado Way over Ut to Flat Branch built?

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

What condition is Alvarado Way over Ut to Flat 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Alvarado Way over Ut to Flat Branch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Alvarado Way over Ut to Flat Branch?

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

Who owns Alvarado Way over Ut to Flat Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.