US Bridges

Sardis Road North over Sardis Branch

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 200N.JCT. Sardis Rd. · Structure no. 000000001190446

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sardis Road North over Sardis Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sardis Road North over Sardis Branch in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% 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 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSardis Road North
CrossesSardis Branch
Location200N.JCT. Sardis Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.13309, -80.76161
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Road North over Sardis Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sardis Road North over Sardis Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sardis Road North over Sardis Branch carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sardis Road North over Sardis Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Sardis Road North over Sardis Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.