US Bridges

Sumter Street over Greenway

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.02 Mi.E.Jct.Clyde St. · Structure no. 000000000450111

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumter Street over Greenway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sumter Street over Greenway in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSumter Street
CrossesGreenway
Location0.02 Mi.E.Jct.Clyde St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.29346, -81.54317
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (1992)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sumter Street over Greenway built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumter Street over Greenway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sumter Street over Greenway carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sumter Street over Greenway?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sumter Street over Greenway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.