US Bridges

Parview DR S over Ut to Carmel Lake

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI N. Jct. Carmel Est · Structure no. 000000001191656

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parview DR S over Ut to Carmel Lake is a steel culvert carrying Parview DR S over Ut to Carmel Lake in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesParview DR S
CrossesUt to Carmel Lake
Location0.2 MI N. Jct. Carmel Est
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.10041, -80.81104
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2012)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parview DR S over Ut to Carmel Lake built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parview DR S over Ut to Carmel Lake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Parview DR S over Ut to Carmel Lake carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Parview DR S over Ut to Carmel Lake?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Parview DR S over Ut to Carmel Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.