US Bridges

Paw Village Rd. Ex over Tributary of Paw Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1MI E Jct. Beckinghall · Structure no. 000000001191422

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paw Village Rd. Ex over Tributary of Paw Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Paw Village Rd. Ex over Tributary of 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPaw Village Rd. Ex
CrossesTributary of Paw Creek
Location0.1MI E Jct. Beckinghall
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.2563, -80.96131
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 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 Paw Village Rd. Ex over Tributary of Paw Creek built?

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

What condition is Paw Village Rd. Ex over Tributary of 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 Paw Village Rd. Ex over Tributary of Paw Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Paw Village Rd. Ex over Tributary of Paw Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Paw Village Rd. Ex over Tributary of Paw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.