Parkwood Avenue over Little Sugar Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 100S.JCT.N.DAVIDSON St. · Structure no. 000000001190411
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parkwood Avenue over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Parkwood Avenue over Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parkwood Avenue over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parkwood 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 Parkwood Avenue over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Parkwood Avenue over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns Parkwood Avenue over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.