Pearl Parkway over Little Sugar Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 50.E.JCT.KENILWORTH Ave. · Structure no. 000000001190399
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2000 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pearl Parkway over Little Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pearl Parkway over Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 69 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Pearl Parkway over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pearl Parkway 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 Pearl Parkway over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Pearl Parkway over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Pearl Parkway over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.