US Bridges

Belmont Avenue over Little Sugar Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 50 Ft.E.Jct.N. Myers St. · Structure no. 000000001190409

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Avenue over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Belmont Avenue over Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBelmont Avenue
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location50 Ft.E.Jct.N. Myers St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.22941, -80.82372
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (1993)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belmont Avenue over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belmont Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Belmont Avenue over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Belmont Avenue over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Belmont Avenue over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.