Craighead Road over Little Sugar Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 200FT. S.Jct.W/Tryon Rd. · Structure no. 000000001190424
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Craighead Road over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Craighead Road 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Craighead Road over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Craighead Road 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Craighead Road over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Craighead Road over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Craighead Road over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.