US Bridges

Beaver Dam Lane over Irvins Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .15MI.S.OF Jct.W.Pine Lk. · Structure no. 000000001191535

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Dam Lane over Irvins Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Beaver Dam Lane over Irvins 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBeaver Dam Lane
CrossesIrvins Creek
Location.15MI.S.OF Jct.W.Pine Lk.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.17034, -80.68069
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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 Beaver Dam Lane over Irvins Creek built?

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

What condition is Beaver Dam Lane over Irvins 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 Beaver Dam Lane over Irvins Creek carry?

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

How long is Beaver Dam Lane over Irvins Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Beaver Dam Lane over Irvins Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.