US Bridges

Sonoma Valley Driv over Long Creek Trib.

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI N.Jct. NC27 · Structure no. 000000001191384

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonoma Valley Driv over Long Creek Trib. is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Sonoma Valley Driv over Long Creek Trib. in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSonoma Valley Driv
CrossesLong Creek Trib.
Location0.2 MI N.Jct. NC27
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.2927, -80.96785
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2016)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sonoma Valley Driv over Long Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sonoma Valley Driv over Long Creek Trib. 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 Sonoma Valley Driv over Long Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sonoma Valley Driv over Long Creek Trib.?

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

Who owns Sonoma Valley Driv over Long Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.