US Bridges

Upper Ave over Mcalpine Creek Tributary

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.07 MI N JCT Ballantyne · Structure no. 000000001191658

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Ave over Mcalpine Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Ave over Mcalpine Creek Tributary 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUpper Ave
CrossesMcalpine Creek Tributary
Location0.07 MI N JCT Ballantyne
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.06064, -80.84436
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 Upper Ave over Mcalpine Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Upper Ave over Mcalpine Creek Tributary 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 Upper Ave over Mcalpine Creek Tributary carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Upper Ave over Mcalpine Creek Tributary?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Ave over Mcalpine Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.