SR4982 over Mcalpine Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR3637 · Structure no. 000000001190017
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR4982 over Mcalpine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR4982 over Mcalpine Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 99 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 5 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR4982 over Mcalpine Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is SR4982 over Mcalpine Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR4982 over Mcalpine Creek carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR4982 over Mcalpine Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR4982 over Mcalpine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.