US Bridges

SR4982 over Little Sugar Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. N. Jct. SR3640 · Structure no. 000000001190049

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4982 over Little Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4982 over Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR4982
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location0.25 Mi. N. Jct. SR3640
RouteState Highway 4982
Coordinates35.07956, -80.88524
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2018)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR4982 over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4982 over Little Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SR4982 over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR4982 over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR4982 over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.