NC51 over Little Sugar Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.22 Mi. N. Jct. US521 · Structure no. 000000001190053
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC51 over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC51 over Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 67 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 65 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC51 over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is NC51 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NC51 over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC51 over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns NC51 over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.