US Bridges

Tuckaseegee Road over Ticer Branch Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.N.JCT.US29 · Structure no. 000000001191538

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuckaseegee Road over Ticer Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tuckaseegee Road over Ticer Branch 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesTuckaseegee Road
CrossesTicer Branch Creek
Location0.1MI.N.JCT.US29
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.23963, -80.9621
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2016)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Tuckaseegee Road over Ticer Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is Tuckaseegee Road over Ticer Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tuckaseegee Road over Ticer Branch Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tuckaseegee Road over Ticer Branch Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Tuckaseegee Road over Ticer Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.