US Bridges

Old Charlotte Rd. over Little Long Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · .01MI.E.JCT.S.BROOME St. · Structure no. 000000001670058

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Charlotte Rd. over Little Long Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Charlotte Rd. over Little Long Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 52 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Charlotte Rd.
CrossesLittle Long Creek
Location.01MI.E.JCT.S.BROOME St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.34575, -80.20627
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1994)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Old Charlotte Rd. over Little Long Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Old Charlotte Rd. over Little Long 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Charlotte Rd. over Little Long Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Charlotte Rd. over Little Long Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Old Charlotte Rd. over Little Long Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.