SR5901 Sbl over Sugar Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.35 Mi. S. Jct. SR1256 · Structure no. 000000001190148
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,250
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR5901 Sbl over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR5901 Sbl over Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR5901 Sbl over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR5901 Sbl over 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 October 2021.
How much traffic does SR5901 Sbl over Sugar Creek carry?
About 15,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR5901 Sbl over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR5901 Sbl over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.