NC51 over Sugar Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 50 Ft. N. Jct. SR3645 · Structure no. 000000001190025
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC51 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC51 over Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC51 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC51 over 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NC51 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC51 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns NC51 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.