FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

W.MCLELLAND AVENUE

Carrying W.MCLELLAND AVENUE over UT TO REEDS CREEK

0.1 MI. E. JCT. NC150, Iredell, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: W.MCLELLAND AVENUE

The W.MCLELLAND AVENUE bridge in Iredell, North Carolina carries W.MCLELLAND AVENUE over UT TO REEDS CREEK. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.6 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How W.MCLELLAND AVENUE compares

▼ 18.8
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of North Carolina bridges
335
Bridges in Iredell · 31 in Poor condition
W.MCLELLAND AVENUE 25.4 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
11.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.6 m (35 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000970544

How to read this record

W.MCLELLAND AVENUE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare W.MCLELLAND AVENUE against other structures in Iredell and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for W.MCLELLAND AVENUE?

W.MCLELLAND AVENUE in Iredell, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is W.MCLELLAND AVENUE inspected?

W.MCLELLAND AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,400 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W.MCLELLAND AVENUE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for W.MCLELLAND AVENUE?

W.MCLELLAND AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining W.MCLELLAND AVENUE?

W.MCLELLAND AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is W.MCLELLAND AVENUE and does age affect safety?

W.MCLELLAND AVENUE was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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