Tyvola Road over Little Sugar Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. Park Rd. · Structure no. 000000001190392
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tyvola Road over Little Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tyvola Road over Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, 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 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tyvola Road over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tyvola Road 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Tyvola Road over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Tyvola Road over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Tyvola Road over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.