US Bridges

Matheson Ave. over Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .1 Mi.S.Jct.N.Tryon St. · Structure no. 000000001190274

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matheson Ave. over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Matheson Ave. over Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMatheson Ave.
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location.1 Mi.S.Jct.N.Tryon St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24708, -80.81405
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2018)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Matheson Ave. over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matheson Ave. 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 2024.

How much traffic does Matheson Ave. over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Matheson Ave. over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Matheson Ave. over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.