Sharon Road over Little Sugar Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi.E.Jct.S.Blvd. · Structure no. 000000001190387
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sharon Road over Little Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sharon Road over Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 55 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 61 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sharon Road over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Sharon Road over Little 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sharon Road over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sharon Road over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Sharon Road over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.