US Bridges

Creek Breeze Road over Stony Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.17MI N JCT J. Oehler RD · Structure no. 000000001191428

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,840
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Breeze Road over Stony Creek is a steel culvert carrying Creek Breeze Road over Stony Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,840 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,680 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCreek Breeze Road
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.17MI N JCT J. Oehler RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.37135, -80.7663
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,840 (2018)
Projected traffic7,680 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Breeze Road over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Breeze Road over Stony Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Creek Breeze Road over Stony Creek carry?

About 3,840 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Creek Breeze Road over Stony Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Creek Breeze Road over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.