East Boulevard over Little Sugar Creek
FairPosted for loadMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.E.Jct.Scott Ave. · Structure no. 000000001190397
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Boulevard over Little Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Boulevard over Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 East Boulevard over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is East Boulevard 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 East Boulevard over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is East Boulevard over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns East Boulevard over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.