US Bridges

Wrenwood Lane over Briar Creek Tributary

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.03MI E Jct. Vernon Dr. · Structure no. 000000001191425

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wrenwood Lane over Briar Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Wrenwood Lane over Briar Creek Tributary in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long.

CarriesWrenwood Lane
CrossesBriar Creek Tributary
Location0.03MI E Jct. Vernon Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.17961, -80.81297
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wrenwood Lane over Briar Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wrenwood Lane over Briar Creek Tributary 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 Wrenwood Lane over Briar Creek Tributary carry?

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

How long is Wrenwood Lane over Briar Creek Tributary?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Wrenwood Lane over Briar Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.