Brandywine Road over Little Sugar Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 200 Ft.E.Jct.Woodlawn Rd. · Structure no. 000000001190394
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brandywine Road over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Brandywine Road over Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 Brandywine Road over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brandywine 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 Brandywine Road over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Brandywine Road over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Brandywine Road over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.