18th Street over Little Sugar Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 200 Ft.S.Jct.Davidson St. · Structure no. 000000001190410
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1991 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
18th Street over Little Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 18th Street over Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 18th Street over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is 18th Street 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 18th Street over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 18th Street over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 18th Street over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.