US Bridges

Park Road over Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.S.Woodlawn Rd. · Structure no. 000000001190020

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Park Road over Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location0.8 Mi.S.Woodlawn Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.16003, -80.84878
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2022)
Projected traffic57,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Little Sugar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Park Road over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.