US Bridges

Lower Ave over Mcalpine Creek & Greenwa

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.05 N. Jct. Ballantyne C · Structure no. 000000001191654

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Ave over Mcalpine Creek & Greenwa is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Ave over Mcalpine Creek & Greenwa 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 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, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesLower Ave
CrossesMcalpine Creek & Greenwa
Location0.05 N. Jct. Ballantyne C
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.05611, -80.84667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lower Ave over Mcalpine Creek & Greenwa built?

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

What condition is Lower Ave over Mcalpine Creek & Greenwa 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 Lower Ave over Mcalpine Creek & Greenwa carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lower Ave over Mcalpine Creek & Greenwa?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Ave over Mcalpine Creek & Greenwa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.