US Bridges

Yellowstone DR over Stewart Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 375 FT.W.JCT.SR1784 · Structure no. 000000001191539

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellowstone DR over Stewart Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Yellowstone DR over Stewart 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesYellowstone DR
CrossesStewart Creek
Location375 FT.W.JCT.SR1784
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.24754, -80.87017
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Yellowstone DR over Stewart Creek built?

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

What condition is Yellowstone DR over Stewart 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Yellowstone DR over Stewart Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Yellowstone DR over Stewart Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Yellowstone DR over Stewart Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.