US Bridges

SR1156 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. N. Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000001190166

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1156 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1156 over Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1156
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.6 Mi. N. Jct. NC49
RouteState Highway 1156
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.19044, -80.91416
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1156 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1156 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1156 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1156 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 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR1156 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.