I277 Ramp over Little Sugar Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. I-277 · Structure no. 000000001190077
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I277 Ramp over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I277 Ramp over Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,000 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long.
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 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 I277 Ramp over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I277 Ramp 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I277 Ramp over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 32,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I277 Ramp over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns I277 Ramp over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.