US Bridges

Backcreek Drive over Back Creek

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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .08MI E JCT Univrty E DR · Structure no. 000000001191430

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Backcreek Drive over Back Creek is a steel culvert carrying Backcreek Drive over Back 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBackcreek Drive
CrossesBack Creek
Location.08MI E JCT Univrty E DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.28429, -80.72792
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic4,400 (2018)
Projected traffic8,800 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 Backcreek Drive over Back Creek built?

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

What condition is Backcreek Drive over Back 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 Backcreek Drive over Back Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Backcreek Drive over Back Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Backcreek Drive over Back Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.