Sardis Road over Mcalpine Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.N.Jct.Sardis Rd. N · Structure no. 000000001190434
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sardis Road over Mcalpine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sardis Road over Mcalpine Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sardis Road over Mcalpine Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sardis Road over 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 Road over Mcalpine Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sardis Road over Mcalpine Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Sardis Road over Mcalpine Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.