Melchor Road over Melchor Branch
GoodStanly County, North Carolina · .04MI.N.JCT.HAWTHORNE Ave · Structure no. 000000001670055
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 1994 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melchor Road over Melchor Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Melchor Road over Melchor Branch in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Melchor Road over Melchor Branch built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Melchor Road over Melchor Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Melchor Road over Melchor Branch carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Melchor Road over Melchor Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Melchor Road over Melchor Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.