US Bridges

Ibm Drive over Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.23MI S Jct. Solectron D · Structure no. 000000001191429

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ibm Drive over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ibm Drive over Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 5 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIbm Drive
CrossesCreek
Location0.23MI S Jct. Solectron D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.30793, -80.77666
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Ibm Drive over Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ibm Drive over 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 Ibm Drive over Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ibm Drive over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ibm Drive over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.