US Bridges

Beckinghall Drive over Paw Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .02MI S JCT Pawvillage RD · Structure no. 000000001191421

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beckinghall Drive over Paw Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Beckinghall Drive over Paw Creek 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBeckinghall Drive
CrossesPaw Creek
Location.02MI S JCT Pawvillage RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.25606, -80.96299
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Beckinghall Drive over Paw Creek built?

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

What condition is Beckinghall Drive over Paw 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Beckinghall Drive over Paw Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Beckinghall Drive over Paw Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Beckinghall Drive over Paw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.