SR1138 Wbl over Sugar Creek
PoorMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.15 MI.W.JCT.I77 · Structure no. 000000001190001
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1138 Wbl over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1138 Wbl over Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1138 Wbl over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1138 Wbl over Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1138 Wbl over Sugar Creek carry?
About 12,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1138 Wbl over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR1138 Wbl over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.