US Bridges

Chamberline Road over Ut to Sixmile Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .03 Mi.E.Jct.Cambell Hall · Structure no. 000000001191423

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chamberline Road over Ut to Sixmile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chamberline Road over Ut to Sixmile Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChamberline Road
CrossesUt to Sixmile Creek
Location.03 Mi.E.Jct.Cambell Hall
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.01693, -80.82733
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2016)
Projected traffic20,000 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 Chamberline Road over Ut to Sixmile Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chamberline Road over Ut to Sixmile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Chamberline Road over Ut to Sixmile Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chamberline Road over Ut to Sixmile Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Chamberline Road over Ut to Sixmile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.