US Bridges

Sardis Lane over Ut to Mcalpine Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.E.Jct.Prov.Rd. · Structure no. 000000001190433

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sardis Lane over Ut to Mcalpine Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sardis Lane over Ut to Mcalpine Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSardis Lane
CrossesUt to Mcalpine Creek
Location0.4 Mi.E.Jct.Prov.Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.14003, -80.77651
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2016)
Projected traffic6,600 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 Sardis Lane over Ut to Mcalpine Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sardis Lane over Ut to Mcalpine 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 Sardis Lane over Ut to Mcalpine Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sardis Lane over Ut to Mcalpine Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sardis Lane over Ut to Mcalpine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.