Elizabeth Avenue over Little Sugar Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.US74 · Structure no. 000000001190232
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elizabeth Avenue over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Elizabeth Avenue over Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elizabeth Avenue over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elizabeth Avenue 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Elizabeth Avenue over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Elizabeth Avenue over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns Elizabeth Avenue over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.